Ornamental Gardening

There may not be a better hobby for letting creative juices flow than flower gardening in pots. Style, structure, contrasting and complimentary color combos and foliage textures. The sky is …

Floral gardens are appreciated for their visuals. Striking colors, delicate blooms, and intricate patterns – it’s not hard to understand why. But the ideal garden should excite all the senses, …

Lavender (Lavandula) is a lovely evergreen shrub that is well-known for its outstandingly fragrant flowers and foliage. Depending on the variety, the foliage varies from a dark green hue to …

This year more than ever I am craving early spring blooming plants. There are still weeks until the first leaves will pop. And I’m just done with brown and gray. …

Annuals might only last for a single season, but the show-stoppers are a must-have for any landscape. They add breathtaking splashes of color in an ongoing parade of blooms or …

Butterflies add that extra special something to the blooming garden. They arrive in waves spring through fall. Not only gorgeous but a symbol of success for the environmentally minded gardener. …

The flamboyant dahlia – native to Mexico and the Central Americas – has become a global flower favorite. Whether displayed as cut flowers or grown right in your garden bed, …

Growing tall perennials is incredibly fulfilling. Because they grow to such high heights, they grow quickly. Tall perennials are often tough plants that can grow in many conditions. They handle …

Purple has always been the color of royalty. Many castle gardens boasted the eye-stopping hue in all its grandeur. In nature, purple has always been rare and thought of as …

For the flower gardener, spring-planted bulbs which bloom in summer and fall are absolutely next level. These amazing plants bring it all to the table, award winning giant blooms, unique …

To help you decide what to grow in your garden, we’ve put together this list of the 40 best plants to grow in alkaline soil. If you have alkaline soil …

It is surprisingly easy to get inspired when designing and planting garden areas in total shade. This is a wonderful list of interesting trees, shrubs, perennials, and tender perennials that …

The Beautyberry shrub is fairly well known to gardeners in their native range. They are found in the south east of North America, from Texas, through Florida, and north to …

Yes, milkweed (Asclepias) does grow wild alongside roadways and in vacant lots but make no mistake, it is not a weed. In fact, it is a coveted garden plant favored …

There are many wonderful benefits in creating a wildflower shade garden. There may be an area of the garden that is tucked away and goes unnoticed but with a little …

Creating a theme or choosing a color palette when planning the perennial garden will ensure a succinct, pleasing overall feel to the area. It also gives a few limits for …

The classic charm of window boxes overflowing with cascading plants and flowers is undeniable. The containers bursting with color and life add curb appeal to any home. The cascading blooms …

When planted strategically around the home, trees can become living, breathing privacy screens that will quickly add beauty and lushness to the landscape. Trees not only shield you from looky …

If you want to create a low maintenance garden, then it is likely that you will want to include at least a few perennial bushes and shrubs. You might add …

Roses are often considered to be challenging plants to grow. But choose the right roses for where you live, and they are actually a fantastic low maintenance plant. There are amazing cultivars …