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Ornamental Gardens

Learn how to cultivate beautiful ornamental gardens and how to troubleshoot common pests, diseases, and growing problems!

A healthy Sweet potato vine containers, having leaves with different purple and green hues placed in a woven basket

Ornamental Gardens

7 Sweet Potato Vine Varieties That Stun in Containers

Sweet potato vine brings lush leaves and trailing stems to highlight any container arrangement. The easy-care vines, with heart-shaped or deeply lobed leaves, captivate in purple, black, chartreuse, and shades in between. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top varieties to enjoy this summer for a fresh, lasting, and eye-catching potted display.

A cluster of vibrant pink, multi-petaled flowers and green leaves on a bed of light brown wood chips — showcasing roses growing in sandy soil.

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9 Recommended Roses for Sandy Soil

Growing roses in sandy soil can be tricky. But if you know which types are best suited for this environment, it's not impossible. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to look at some beautiful roses and discuss the best way to grow them in sandy soil.

fast-spreading seeds of pampas grass may require alternatives

Ornamental Gardens

9 Alternatives to Pampas Grass to Plant This Season

Pampas grass thrives in challenging landscapes with standout tufted plumes. However, it spreads rapidly and is a beast to get rid of. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores a sampling of the multitude of pampas grass alternatives to add movement, texture, and ecological services to the landscape.

Clusters of soft pink roses in full bloom with ruffled petals and glossy green leaves thriving in rich clay soil.

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9 Recommended Roses for Clay Soil

Clay soil can be challenging for roses. It compacts easily, and drainage issues often require attention. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about roses that thrive in clay soil and how to get off on the right foot.

A close-up shot of several thorny diseased branches of a flowering shrub, showcasing what is known as a rose stem dieback

Shrubs

Stem Dieback in Roses: Identification and Treatment

Most of us experience rose dieback at some point, hopefully minor rather than widespread. Stems that blacken and die on a rose indicate a larger condition at play. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines common causes of rose stem dieback as well as management and prevention, so that new shoots can restore the shrub to full glory.