Ornamentals & Other Garden Plants

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Blue and purple hydrangea flowers on bushes
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Hydrangeas

Mature hydrangeas can be divided to form new shrubs.

bright red zinnia with yellow center
17 Summer Flowers That Wow

These beautiful blossoms bloom bountifully.

indoor plants growing by a window
10 of the Best Indoor Plants

From trendy newcomers to classic standbys.

hands assembling a green garland
How to Make a Greenery Garland

Add rustic beauty to any space.

bright green hakone grass
Best Ornamental Grasses by Region

These stunning plants bring depth and movement to a garden.

girl smelling flowers on a honeysuckle vine
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Honeysuckle Vine

You may be your own worst enemy when growing this vine.

orange canna lily flower
How to Divide Canna Lilies in 6 Short Steps

Divide the rhizomes on your canna lilies to create more plants for your yard and those of your friends.

A landscaped patio.
Privacy Plants for a Deck or Patio

Try these natural ways to keep nosy neighbors out of your yard.

A close-up of an evergreen bush.
8 Plants Look Good Year-Round

How does your garden grow in winter? With bright colors and beautiful blooms!

A young girl potting a succulent in a terra cotta pot.
Succulents for Beginners

Succulents are the perfect plant for new green thumbs.

A terrarium beside a window with succulents in it.
4 Stylish Projects With Succulents

Succulents are low-maintenance, making them perfect for around the home in these easy DIY projects.

Spider plants against a wood background.
6 Houseplants to Improve Air Quality

From peace lilies to English ivy, there's more than a few plants that make your home safer.

Orange honeysuckle.
Identifying and Treating Honeysuckle Diseases

The honeysuckle is no stranger to harmful diseases.

Fountain grass
Grass Ground Cover: Bunny Tails and Fountain Grass

Create texture and depth in addition to color.

fern frond
Maintaining Healthy Ferns

Enhance your yard with delicate ferns.

Independence Day themed flower display
Make Your Own Red, White, and Blue Planter Arrangement!

Accentuate nature in your red, white and blue theme.

A spider plant on a table.
The Best Houseplants to Purify Your Home's Air

Houseplants are more than just a pretty face! Find out their added benefits to your home.

A cacti arrangement in a terrarium.
How to Plant a Cactus Arrangement

Cacti are low-maintenance houseplants that can be easily turned into a decorative arrangement.

Burning bush in bloom
How to Plant Burning Bush

The burning bush produces a red hot bloom.

Field of Kentucky bluegrass and trees
6 Kentucky Bluegrass Care Tips

Keep your lawn lush and blue-green with proper care.

jasmine bush with white flowers blooming
Tips to Transplant Jasmine

Transplant during cool seasons.

Jasmine plant with white flowers
Identifying and Treating Jasmine Diseases

Keep your jasmine plant healthy.

Succulent leaves with new plants growing off of them.
How to Propagate Succulents

Want more succulents? It's as easy as clipping off some leaves.

Ornamental grasses.
Ornamental Grasses to Grace Your Yard This Fall

Add some hardy and beautiful grass to your landscaping.

A woman pruning a hydrangea.
How to Support Heavy Annabelle Hydrangeas

Keep these beautiful plants blooming happily each year.

Golden Boston Fern
5 Things to Know About the Fern Life Cycle

Ferns are nearly prehistoric, so they have their cycle down.

African violet in a pot on a table
How to Grow African Violets from Leaf Cuttings

This beautiful houseplant that can be easily propagated.

Russian sage in a field.
The Dangers of Growing Russian Sage

Russian sage is a beautiful perennial with small blue flowers.

Houseplants on a white background.
How to Transition Houseplants to Cooler Weather

Houseplants bring color, coziness, and air filtration to your home.

bunch of Easter Lily blooms
How to Preserve an Easter Lily for Decoration

Savor the beauty longer with a dried flower.

Vibrant, pink kalanchoe blooms.
2 Ways to Propagate a Kalanchoe

Here are two easy propagation methods for plant lovers wanting more kalanchoe plants for their home or garden.

a lily plant with white flowers
5 Indoor Plants That Are Super Hard To Kill

Plants are a renter's best decor friend.

A close -up of a trendy 2010 houseplant, the rubber plant.
Houseplant Trends for 2019

From ferns to foliage, here's some plant trends to watch out for in 2022.

A group of potted succulents with the phrase "DIY succulent garden."
DIY a Low-Maintenance Succulent Garden

Succulents are an inexpensive way to add color and sculpture to your space.

A houseplant in front of a window showing a snowy landscape.
How to Help Your Houseplants Survive Winter

We share 4 ways to give extra TLC to your houseplants during these cold months.

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Ten Hard to Kill Plants

All gardens and landscapes present their own challenges for gardeners.

Sedum.
Sedum: Growing Autumn Joy

Autumn joy, or sedum, is a succulent plant.

A fern.
How to Make Your Own Fern Prints to Display

Decorating with fern prints is simple and inexpensive.

A flowerbed with a house in the background and the words "make a statement with flowers."
6 Flowers That Give the Best Bang for Your Buck

Need to beautify your yard? We've gathered a list of flowers that deliver on the color front.

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Caring for an Organ Pipe Cactus

The magnificent Organ Pipe Cactus is an impressive addition to any garden.

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Common Pests that Might be Eating Your Aeonium

There are as many as 35 different varieties of the aeonium.

A purple flowering bonsai plant in a pot.
How to Start a Bonsai Garden from Scratch

Starting from seed takes time, but can be worth the wait!

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Tips for Transplanting a Caladium Plant

Caladium is a tropical ornamental plant that is native to the Amazon river region of Brazil.

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How to Fertilize Aquatic Plants

Just like other plants, aquatic plants need to be fertilized for them to be able to thrive.