Hummingbirds are one of the most fascinating and beautiful creatures on earth. They fly from flower to flower collecting nectar, pollinating plants and trees in their path. What a joy to watch! They can hover for up to 30 seconds at a time while they feed! These tiny birds love tube-shaped flowers that are brightly …
Ornamental Gardens
Ornamental gardens may not provide food for your family, but they can add a touch of color and beauty to the outside of your home. In addition to planting vegetables and herbs, I also LOVE to grow beautiful, decorative flowers and plants designed for aesthetic purposes only. This type of garden may also contain shrubs, foliage plants, and trees, all arranged in such a way as to enhance your outdoor space.
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There is no right or wrong way to create your ornamental garden. Just follow a few basic steps. First, you’ll need to choose your location. Make sure your garden is in an area that is accessible to water, has good drainage, and where the plants can get lots of sunshine, if possible.
Next, pick out the plants you want to grow. You can choose from various vines and flowers that turn your ordinary lawn into a work of art. If you’re unsure what to plant, use the articles below to learn how to grow dahlias, camellias, wisteria vines, petunias, peacock orchids, and more.
Once you know a little about the different types of flowers and plants you can grow in your garden, it will help you decide which ones suit you best.
Here, you can discover how to give your garden a pop of color using yellow spring flowers or learn how to grow climbing honeysuckle vines. Find out which plants mostly need sunshine to be healthy and which thrive in shady or partly shady areas.
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You can even read about and see pictures of Cveta’s Mediterranean-style garden to help give you some ideas on creating your own ornamental garden.
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Ornamental Gardens: They’re More than Just Beautiful Scenery
One of the main reasons for planting an ornamental or decorative garden is to brighten up the outside of your home. You can create some amazing sceneries of plants and flowers that you can enjoy anytime you’re in the mood. After all, relaxing in this environment is a great way to relieve some of the stress you encounter throughout the day. However, these gardens do have other benefits as well.
For example, they’re very similar to a small ecosystem, so they raise the oxygen content around your home. This will help to improve your overall health. Many flowers and plants attract wildlife, such as birds, bees, insects, and butterflies, encouraging pollination.
You can learn about wildlife gardening here. See what type of animals the different plants attract so you know which ones to choose for your garden.
If you’d like to make the outside of your home smell amazing, plant some fragrant perennial flowers. You can even learn how to make edible birdhouses to help encourage birds to flock to your garden.
Not only do they add to the beauty and serenity of your garden, but you’re also providing the birds with a food source they need to survive.
Ornamental gardens are so beautiful they may even help increase your property value, which most homeowners can appreciate.
Petunias are such great flowers for landscaping! Brimming with brilliant colors and a delicate smell, petunia flowers are great for adding a splash of color to your gardens. Landscaping with petunias is as easy as it gets, as long as you plant them in a sunny spot and give them water and well-fertilized soil. Petunias …
The Black-eyed Susan vine (Thunbergia alata) is a beautiful, fast-growing climber that brings a cheerful burst of color to any garden space. With its bright, daisy-like flowers and heart-shaped leaves, it’s a favorite for trellises, hanging baskets, and balcony railings. This versatile annual thrives in containers or garden beds, especially in sunny spots facing south, …
There’s nothing quite like standing in the middle of a blooming flower field, where color stretches to the horizon, the air is rich with fragrance, and every breeze carries the buzz of pollinators at work. These vibrant landscapes are more than just beautiful—they’re a stunning display of nature’s artistry and ecological harmony. These breathtaking fields …
A cut flower garden brings joy to the grower—that’s you!—and to anyone lucky enough to receive one of your homegrown bouquets. It’s a simple, soul-nourishing way to add beauty, fragrance, and color to your home, both inside and out. Whether you’re dreaming of mason jar arrangements on your kitchen table, thoughtful gifts for friends, or …
A stunning backyard flower garden doesn’t just add beauty to your outdoor space—it creates a peaceful retreat and a serious dose of curb appeal. When thoughtfully designed, your garden becomes a natural showcase that neighbors admire and guests can’t stop talking about. The vibrant blooms, lush greenery, and charming landscape elements like fire pits or …
Roses are a garden favorite for a reason. Their lush blooms, signature fragrance, and timeless beauty make them stand out in any space. The University of Missouri Integrated Pest Management Department states that Americans purchase approximately 1.2 billion cut roses annually and estimates that gardeners worldwide buy about 150 million rose plants each growing season! But …
Are you wondering how to prune mums? Mums, often known as “the golden flower,” are an asset to any garden. If taken care of appropriately, mums can stay beautiful year-round even without flowers. They also provide background foliage all through the growing season. It is, however, essential to provide the proper maintenance and care. Part …
Every time I step onto my front porch in late spring or summer, I’m welcomed by a soft, sweet breeze that instantly lifts my mood. My secret? A front yard brimming with fragrant perennial flowers! I get the best of both worlds—beautiful blooms and heavenly scent. Honestly, if I could, I’d set up a bed …
Hummers LOVE red flowers! And hummingbirds are SO much fun to watch flitting around your garden. So, if you are planning a hummingbird garden, you’ll need to include several red flowers in your garden: hummingbirds just seem to zero in on the color red. If you wonder about the best red flowers that attract hummingbirds, …