Ornamental Gardens

Scabiosa is a powerful plant to have in a pollinator garden, and it looks great too! We explain how to grow the pincushion flower yourself.

Pineleaf penstemon is a perennial that can handle dry, hot climates! Our in-depth growing guide shares everything you need to grow them.

Hummingbird bush, Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii, is a native plant that is quickly gaining popularity outside of its native habitat of the west central Texas Edwards Plateau, and for a good reason. Not only do these bushy plants produce beautiful blooms, but the tubular flowers are known to attract hummingbirds.  They are also the host … Read more

Are you thinking of growing some flowers from seed in the month of April? There are many different flowers to choose from as spring begins to arrive for many hardiness zones. In this article, gardening expert Kelli Klein shares some of her favorite flowers to plant in the month of April!

Anise hyssop, sometimes called lavender giant hyssop, is a prairie perennial that pulls in pollinators. Our guide shares growing tips!

What’s more captivating than a garden full of poofy dahlias!? These gorgeous flowers look beautiful on the plant or in cut floral arrangements. Adding them to your garden is quite easy as long as you know when to plant dahlias since timing is important. Dahlia plants are members of the Asteraceae family and love sunshine … Read more

Thinking of planting some plumeria in your garden but aren’t sure where to start? This popular plant grows well in a variety of different environments. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her top tips for growing plumeria in your indoor or outdoor garden this season.

Are dahlias perennials, or are they annuals? Depending on where you’re growing dahlias, the answer may change, and we explain why that is!

Dahlia flowers come in many shapes and colors, and add style to a space. Read our in-depth guide to learn how to grow dahlias in your garden!