Ornamentals & Other Garden Plants

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How to Propagate Russian Sage

There are many ways to propagate perennials in your home garden.

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Guide to Flowering Vines

Flowering vines add a quaint feel.

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Grow Poinsettias from a Leaf Cutting

These holiday staples can propagate infinitely.

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Is Your Prayer Plant in the Right Pot?

If you are looking for an easy-to-grow, beautiful houseplant, consider a prayer plant.

A bougainvillea.
Protect Your Bougainvillea from Winter Freeze

Bougainvillea need to be protected come winter.

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Part 2: Annual and Perennial Vines for Covering an Unsightly Fence

A less-than-beautiful chain-link fence can be easily hidden by annual and perennial vines.

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Four Ways to Grow Healthy Variegated Plants

Variegated plants grow at a slower rate than other plants.

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Transplanting Pachysandra: 6 Tips

Pachysandra is a hardy ground cover plant that can be transplanted at virtually any time of the year.

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Will Your Aloe Vera Plant Grow Indoors

The Aloe Vera plant is fairly hardy and adaptable to climates that are warm, humid, dry or hot.

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10 Gorgeous Low Water Plants

These beauties will flourish even in dry climates.

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How to Care for a Hibiscus Tree

Keep your beautiful plant healthy from season to season.

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Flowers to Plant for an Early Spring Bloom

Already dreaming about spring color?

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How to Harvest and Store Jasmine

Jasmine has many different types, all of which smell great.

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Honeysuckle Vine Pruning Tips

Here's how to sort out a nightmare of tangles and produce the sweetest flowers with Honeysuckle vines.

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Growing Irish Moss from Seeds

Irish Moss is a very popular type of plant which has a number of different uses, it also has an attractive

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All about the Autumn Fern

Within the niche of non-flowering ornamental plants, ferns like the autumn fern are very popular. This

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How to Start a Fern from Seed

Make your own ferns in just a few days.

A bougainvillea plant in a walkway.
Identifying and Treating Bougainvillea Diseases

Bacterial diseases can't touch these plants, but they're not the only threat to watch out for.

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How to Transplant a Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea have delicate roots, so use these tricks to improve your chances of a successful transplant.

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Comparing Chinese Wisteria and Japanese Wisteria

Find out what sets them apart before you buy either one.

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Mistakes to Avoid when Growing a Wisteria

Wisteria is among the most spectacular vines in any home garden. But growing it can often be very challenging.

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Wisteria Propagation Methods

Who wouldn't want more of this beautiful flower?

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Deadheading Azaleas

Follow these simple guidelines to properly deadhead azaleas.

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How To Transplant Azaleas

When it comes time to move an azalea in the garden, don't panic. The obvious first thought is that spring

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Properly Spacing Your Azaleas

Azalea plants and shrubs can quickly outgrow their surroundings if not spaced properly.

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8 Signs that Indicate a Sick Barrel Cactus

Like most cacti, the barrel cactus is very resilient and can recover from most problems. Because of the

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Prune a Jade Plant for Better Shape

Get this low-maintenance plant into shape.

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Spacing Jasmine along Your Fence

Jasmine makes a great border around fences. The leaves have a nice growing pattern, and the scent is

A thick growth of English ivy.
Fabulous Evergreen Ground Covers: Growing English Ivy

Look no further than English ivy for a vibrant, easy-to-maintain, evergreen ground cover. Check out these details for planting and maintenance advice.

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Five Deer-Resistant Ground Cover Plants

Deer are notorious for consuming the most lovely plants in any garden, including ground cover plants.

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Identifying and Treating Jade Plant Diseases

When you discover problems, take immediate action to diagnose and treat your jade plant.

A pink bougainville archway.
Mistakes to Avoid When Growing a Bougainvillea

Avoid these mistakes when growing bougainvillea.

9 of the Best Succulents and Cacti for Your Garden

All you need for a succulent garden is well-draining soil, a little bit of water, and whole lot of neglect.