Annual and perennial flower growing guides
Complete guide to flowering ground covers that bloom all season. Learn the best varieties, planting techniques, and maintenance tips for beautiful, low-maintenance ground coverage.
Trigger reliable blooming on your Christmas cactus with the right light and temperature schedule. Learn the 6-week treatment that produces abundant flowers every holiday season.
Grow elegant peace lilies that bloom indoors with minimal care. Learn why drooping is actually helpful, the secret to triggering more white flowers, and safe placement away from pets.
Support struggling pollinator populations with native wildflowers adapted to your region. These 13 species provide critical nectar and pollen that exotic flowers often lack.
Unlock clematis success by understanding the three pruning groups. This complete guide covers planting depth, support systems, and the cool-roots-warm-tops secret to vigorous growth.
Design a magical moon garden with white flowers and silver foliage that glows in moonlight and evening lighting. Perfect for gardeners who enjoy their outdoor spaces after dark.
Grow colorful, practically indestructible daylilies with this complete guide. Learn about reblooming varieties, division for free plants, and the difference between daylilies and true lilies.
Cosmos may be the perfect garden flower — fast from seed, drought tolerant, continuously blooming, and irresistible to butterflies. Learn why every garden needs this effortless annual.
Master marigold growing — from tiny signets to giant African varieties. Learn why marigolds are the ultimate companion plant and how to keep them blooming until frost.
Create a sensory garden with these 9 intensely fragrant flowers. Strategic placement near paths, patios, and windows fills outdoor living spaces with natural perfume.
Grow native coneflowers for pollinator-friendly beauty that thrives on neglect. Learn about classic purple and new hybrid colors, plus medicinal harvesting of Echinacea purpurea.
Save thousands by growing your own wedding flowers. Timeline, variety selection, and cutting schedule to produce professional-quality blooms for your celebration.
Grow cheerful, drought-tolerant black-eyed Susans that bloom from summer through fall. Learn about Rudbeckia varieties from compact borders to tall meadow types.
Transform lawn into a stunning wildflower meadow. Learn site preparation, regional seed selection, sowing technique, and the first-year management that establishes a lasting meadow.
Grow vibrant snapdragons from seed for dramatic vertical color in borders and containers. Learn cool-season timing, pinching for more stems, and overwintering in mild climates.
Stop losing flowers to deer damage. These 11 gorgeous deer-resistant varieties deliver stunning garden beauty without becoming an expensive salad bar for wildlife.
Everything you need to know about hydrangeas — from changing bloom colors with soil pH to pruning the right way for your specific variety. Includes macrophylla, paniculata, and arborescens.
Design a cut flower garden that keeps your vases filled from May through October. Learn succession planting, the best cutting varieties, and harvesting techniques that extend vase life.
Master dahlia growing from tuber storage through dazzling late-summer blooms. Learn pinching for bushier plants, staking tall varieties, and overwintering tubers in cold climates.
Get a head start on spring beauty by planting these 15 flowers in autumn. Bulbs, perennials, and biennials that establish roots over winter and burst into bloom at the first sign of warmth.
Start growing beautiful roses with this no-intimidation beginner guide. Learn variety selection, planting, pruning, feeding, and organic disease management for abundant blooms.
Fill your garden with months of continuous color. These 21 long-blooming perennials flower from spring through fall with minimal deadheading and maintenance.
Grow stunning peonies that bloom for decades with this complete guide. Learn planting depth, variety selection, ant myths, and support techniques for heavy blooms.
Grow chamomile for homegrown tea with delicate apple-scented flowers. Learn the difference between German and Roman varieties and the simple drying method for perfect chamomile tea.
Master clematis growing with this complete guide covering variety selection, planting depth, pruning groups, and the classic rule of cool roots and warm tops.
Transform fences, arbors, and trellises with beautiful flowering vines. Compare clematis, jasmine, wisteria, and other climbers for bloom time, fragrance, and growing ease.
Plant bulbs that deer and squirrels leave alone. Learn which bulb varieties are naturally pest-resistant and strategies to protect your tulips and other vulnerable favorites.
Bring spring color indoors during winter by forcing bulbs in containers. Step-by-step guide for paperwhites, hyacinths, amaryllis, and tulips that bloom on your windowsill.
Extend your garden's bloom season with summer-flowering bulbs. Learn to grow dahlias, gladiolus, cannas, and lilies for dramatic summer color from July through frost.
Create natural-looking drifts of flowers by naturalizing bulbs in lawns, meadows, and garden beds. Learn which bulbs naturalize best and how to plant for a wild, effortless look.
Plant spring-flowering bulbs for stunning seasonal color. Learn planting depths, timing, spacing, and the best tulip, daffodil, and crocus varieties for your garden.
Grow beautiful hydrangeas and learn how to change flower colors from pink to blue. Complete care guide covering soil pH, pruning, varieties, and seasonal maintenance.
Plant flowering shrubs for continuous color from spring through fall. Discover the best varieties for every season including hydrangeas, lilacs, azaleas, and viburnums.
Expand your perennial garden for free using division and layering techniques. Learn when and how to divide hostas, daylilies, ornamental grasses, and other perennials for more plants.
Discover how marigolds protect your vegetable garden from nematodes, whiteflies, and aphids. Learn which marigold varieties work best and where to plant them for maximum pest control.
Protect and beautify your rose garden with the best companion plants. Learn which herbs, flowers, and ground covers deter aphids, prevent disease, and enhance rose beauty.
Create a stunning garden that thrives on minimal water. These drought-tolerant flowers provide vibrant color while reducing your water bill and maintenance workload.
Double your flower production by mastering the simple art of deadheading. Learn which flowers benefit most, proper cutting technique, and when to stop deadheading before winter.
Design a garden that buzzes with butterflies and hummingbirds using the right flower selection. Learn host plants, nectar sources, and layout strategies for a thriving pollinator habitat.
Grow magnificent dahlias on your patio or balcony in containers. Learn pot size requirements, tuber planting depth, staking, and overwintering techniques for potted dahlias.
Plant once and enjoy years of color with these reliable perennial flowers. Learn the best varieties by growing zone, bloom time, and care requirements for a no-replant garden.
Brighten dark garden corners with shade-loving flowers that bloom without full sun. From impatiens to astilbe, these plants thrive in partial to full shade conditions.
Design a productive cut flower garden that provides fresh bouquets from spring through frost. Learn which flowers last longest in vases and how to plan for continuous bloom.
Grow cheerful sunflowers from seed with this variety guide covering giants, dwarfs, and branching types. Learn planting depth, spacing, staking, and when to harvest seeds.
Start your flower garden with confidence using these foolproof varieties. These low-maintenance annuals and perennials thrive on neglect and reward beginners with spectacular color.
Grow stunning zinnias for endless summer bouquets. This seed-to-vase guide covers direct sowing, spacing, pinching for more blooms, and cutting techniques for long-lasting arrangements.
Discover the most beautiful 21 white flowers for a peaceful garden with photos, growing tips, and garden design ideas. Find the perfect blooms for your landscape.
Discover the most beautiful 23 yellow flowers for sunny garden spaces with photos, growing tips, and garden design ideas. Find the perfect blooms for your landscape.
Discover the most beautiful 15 blue flowers for cool garden tones with photos, growing tips, and garden design ideas. Find the perfect blooms for your landscape.
Discover the most beautiful 17 pink flowers for romantic gardens with photos, growing tips, and garden design ideas. Find the perfect blooms for your landscape.