This is how to deadhead petunias and encourage new growth
Deadheading is beneficial to many flowers, including petunias. Here's everything you need to know about deadheading your petunias to encourage repeat blooming.
Add color and interest to your zone 8 garden with these gorgeous perennials
Looking for some interesting and colorful zone 8 perennials to add to your garden? Here are a few of our favorites to help you get started.
Plant these stunning flowering shrubs for a showstopping garden display
Flowering shrubs are a great way to add color to your garden. Here are our favorites.
How to care for the gorgeous columbine flower
Columbine flowers are beautiful native wildflowers that thrive in partial shade. Bring the beauty of the native meadows to your garden by growing them.
Are sunflowers perennials? It depends on the type
Sunflowers are gorgeous and cheerful, but can you expect them to return next year? Here's how to tell if your sunflowers are annuals or perennials.
When do hydrangeas bloom? (and 4 reasons yours aren’t)
Hydrangeas are known for their showy flowers, but when can you expect to see those flowers? Here's what you need to know about when hydrangeas bloom.
4 gorgeous unique flowers that will stun in your garden
If your home or garden is in need of something more unique and exciting, then why not try growing one of these four incredible and unique flowers?
How to prune rose bushes to keep them looking lush and beautiful
Roses make excellent additions to any garden. Here's how to prune your rose bushes to keep them looking lush and beautiful.
Are dahlias perennials? It’s complicated
Dahlias are gorgeous flowers, but can you expect them to return like perennials, or should you plan on replanting them like annuals? We have the answers.
How to create your own pollinator garden – invite bees, butterflies, and more to your outdoor space
Pollination gardens are a great way to improve your landscape's ecosystem. Here are some tips for building your own.
Canna lilies add drama to any garden – here’s how to care for them
Canna lilies are striking and beautiful. If you want to add them to your garden, this guide to canna lily care will help you ensure your canna lilies thrive.
Focus on color: Yellow plants that will bring cheer to your garden
Add some sunshine to your garden with these bright yellow plants.
How to care for mandevilla, a perfect addition to your vertical garden
Mandevilla, also known as rocktrumpet, is a gorgeous flowering vine with vibrant flowers. It makes a lovely addition to vertical gardens. Here's how to grow it.
Drought-tolerant pollinator plants that will survive any climate
These drought-tolerant flowers will make sure you have blooms in your garden, no matter the weather.
How to care for larkspur, a toxic (but beautiful) flower
Larkspur is a gorgeous but toxic flower, and it's a popular addition to many gardens. Here's how to grow and care for it yourself for beautiful flowers.
Our 4 favorite sedum varieties for a drought-tolerant garden
Sedum is a beautiful and drought-tolerant plant that works well in most gardens. Plant one of these four sedum varieties in your next garden.
These are the best low-maintenance perennial flowers for beginners
Gardening is a fantastic hobby, but it can be tricky to figure out where to start. If you're a beginner, these are the four best perennials to start with.
How to care for phlox, a star-shaped colorful flower
Phlox flowers are colorful and beneficial for your garden. These plants are popular with pollinators and gardeners alike. Here's how to grow your own.
A guide to growing black-eyed Susans, gorgeous wildflowers
Black-eyed Susans are stunning wildflowers that gardeners and wildlife love. They're easy to grow, so add black-eyed Susans to your garden with these tips.
Cosmos flower care: How to grow this daisy-esque bloom
Cosmos flowers are beautiful, easy to grow, and beneficial. If you want to add cosmos flowers to your garden, this guide will show you how.
Bee balm is a fantastic addition to a pollinator garden – what to know
Bee balm is a beautiful flower that is beloved by gardeners and pollinators alike. This guide will show you how to successfully grow it for yourself.
If you want a garden that blooms year-round, plant these flowers
Plant these flowers for a garden with year-round blooms.
Creeping thyme is a colorful alternative ground cover to grass – what to know
Grass lawns may be popular, but they come with a host of problems. Why not try growing a creeping thyme lawn instead? This guide will show you how.
How to plant morning glories for a stunning display in your garden
How to plant your own morning glories for bright, unique blooms in your garden
Are marigolds perennials? It’s complicated
While your marigolds might come back year after year, here's why they aren't usually considered perennials.
Everything you need to know to grow gorgeous anemone flowers
Anemone flowers are charming, colorful, and surprisingly easy to grow. If you want to fill your garden with these lovely spring flowers, this guide is for you.
Does vinegar kill weeds? How to use your favorite household cleaning product in your garden
Use this guide to figure out the pros and cons of using vinegar as a weed killer in your home garden.
How to grow yarrow, one of pollinators’ favorite blooms
Yarrow is an easy-to-grow flower that attracts many pollinators. If you want to add it to your garden, then you're in luck! This guide will show you how.
How to grow lantana: Everything you need to know
Lantana is a beautiful, brightly colored flower that butterflies and hummingbirds love. To get started growing it in your garden, here is what you need to know.
5 fantastic (and creative) container garden ideas
Starting a container garden project but not sure which plants to choose or how to arrange them? Let these 5 creative container garden ideas inspire you!
Peonies can grow just about anywhere – here’s how to care for them
Peonies are stunning flowers that are perfect for any flower garden or home. From planting to pests, this guide to peonies care will answer all your questions.
7 gorgeous types of roses every gardener should know
There are many wonderful types of roses to choose from when planning your garden. Here are seven amazing roses that every gardener should know about.
Goth style isn’t just a fashion trend – it’s taking over 2024 gardens, too
If you're tired of cottagecore, add a spooky touch to your greenery with the 2024 goth gardening trend.
Scaevola: How to grow these uniquely shaped fan flowers for a stunning summer garden
Fan flowers are wonderful tropical flowers native to Polynesia. Want to grow them yourself? Here's what you need to know about caring for fan flowers.
What is a chaos garden, and why should you start one this spring?
Chaos gardening is exactly what it sounds like: It's a low-maintenance and laid-back approach to gardening.