Compact, easy care perennials, primrose and polyanthus are charming winter-busters, providing bright, bold splashes of color very early in the year. These cold-hardy darlings are ideal under deciduous trees or where they receive afternoon shade from hot summer sun. Learn how to grow primrose and polyanthus in this guide.
To have healthy, beautiful roses, you need to grow varieties suited to your growing zone. And if you live where the ground freezes during the coldest months of the year, you may have to provide winter protection to get those beauties safely through to spring. Learn how to winterize your roses in this guide.
Gentians are alpine darlings, tough and hardy mat-forming perennials with dazzling, true-blue flowers that shine in borders, containers, and rock gardens. Spring or fall flowering, they thrive in mild summers but need protection from hot, intense sun. Learn how to grow gentian wildflowers in this guide. Read more now.
Living in a cold climate doesn’t have to mean you can’t enjoy vivid colors in your garden. Learn how to select the best flowering annuals suitable for colder growing zones, and with minimal effort you can dazzle your neighbors with vibrant displays of color throughout the growing season. Read more now.
The end of summer doesn’t have to mean the end of color, texture, and interest in the garden. Here are 15 cool-weather perennials that can invigorate your landscape with vivid blossoms and foliage as the days start to grow shorter. Extend the growing season with your new autumn favorites in this guide. Read more now.
Sweet irises have attractive, variegated leaves, and lavender-colored flowers that are so fragrant they’re used in some of the finest perfumes in the world. Despite their elegant appearance, they’re tough and adaptable, thriving in all kinds of conditions. Learn how to grow Iris pallida in this guide. Read more now.
Lovely as roses are, they are prone to disease, and knowing what to do early on is key to protecting the health of your plants. Our guide describes the common rose diseases you are most likely to encounter and offers effective treatment plans for each. Check out our solutions to your roses’ woes now in this guide.
Snow-in-summer (Cerastium tomentosum) forms a low, silvery carpet of felted foliage, topped with a heavy flush of small white flowers in late spring and early summer. This tough, drought-tolerant perennial is perfect for rock gardens, slopes, and dry walls. Learn how to grow and care for snow-in-summer in this guide.
Bat flower (Tacca chantrieri) produces blooms with deep purple-black bracts shaped like bat wings and long, whisker-like bracteoles trailing beneath. Native to Southeast Asian rainforests, this species thrives in shade to dappled light and humus-rich, evenly moist soil. Learn how to grow bat flower in this guide.
German bearded irises produce ruffled, richly colored blooms with velvety “beards” and flower forms ranging from classic solids to dramatic bicolors. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, returning year after year with minimal fuss. Learn how to grow and care for German bearded irises in this guide. Read more.
Tropical popcorn cassia has terminal clusters of bold yellow blossoms and upright stems that provide garden beds with a dynamic backdrop. A sun-loving perennial in Zones 9 to 11, this fast-growing species is suited to annual cultivation in Zones that freeze. Learn how to grow and care for popcorn cassia in this guide.
Japanese irises produce big, ruffled blooms in shades of purple, blue, pink, and white, making a dramatic statement in the landscape. They thrive in soggy, low-lying spots where other perennials struggle and also shine as specimens or as a backdrop for shorter plants. Learn how to grow Japanese irises in this guide.
Tower of jewels, Echium wildpretii, is a biennial suited to cultivation in Zones 9 to 11. It is prized for its stunning display of deep pink to red flower cones above a rosette of silvery foliage. Cultural requirements include full sun and cool, dry air. Learn more about this fascinating species in this guide. Read more.
Heliotropes charm with clusters of fragrant purple, blue, or white flowers, with a fragrance often compared to vanilla or cherry pie. These sun-loving annuals or tender perennials attract butterflies and bees while filling the air with sweetness. Learn how to grow and care for heliotropes in this guide. Read more now.
Astilbes provide a range of color options for the shade garden, and they look lovely when planted in tight groups. They offer a range of sizes and bloom times, appearing any time from late spring to late summer and provide reliable interest and appeal to your landscape. Discover 15 favorite astilbe varieties in our guide.
Anemones are easy to care for and produce long-lasting, bright flowers, some are daisy-like while others resemble poppies. Depending on the variety, they flower in spring, summer, and fall, can be planted in sun or light shade, and make wonderful cut flowers. Learn about 15 of the best anemone varieties now.
Don’t say goodbye to spring flowers like lilacs, clematis, and magnolias once they start to fade away as summer approaches. These 19 reliable plants will rebloom for a second (or even third or fourth) showing of blossoms in the same growing season. Learn more about flowers that will rebloom in this guide.
Creeping phlox is a low-maintenance, easygoing perennial that provides perfect ground cover, with stunning flowers in shades of pink, purple, white, and blue. Suitable for cultivation in Zones 3 to 9, it’s ideal for rockeries, slopes, and xeriscapes. Learn how to grow and care for creeping phlox in this guide. Read more.
Baboon flowers (Babiana nervosa) are spring-blooming South African natives with spikes of fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, and yellow. These citrus-scented cormous perennials are ideal for rockeries, cottage gardens, and containers. Learn how to grow baboon flowers in this guide. Read more now.
Creeping Jenny aka moneywort is a fast-growing, colorful, and lush ground cover in areas with moist soil such as bog margins, creek banks, and pond fringes. Its spread can become aggressive if left unchecked, but its a charming addition to pots and planters. Learn how to grow creeping Jenny in this guide. Read more now.
You may think of dandelions as invasive weeds, but did you know that the greens, flowers, and roots are edible? Delicious and nutritious, leaves can be added to salads, flowers made into a tea, and the roots can be used as a coffee substitute. Learn how to cultivate and harvest dandelions in this guide. Read more now.
Wild violets might be more subtle than their showier cultivated cousins, but they are every bit as charming. These wild little bloomers shine in purple, pink, white, and yellow, and will add easygoing color and whimsy to your garden, as well as edible blooms. Learn how to grow wild violets in this guide. Read more now.
Chocolate cosmos flowers have velvety maroon petals that infuse late-day summer sunshine with the fragrance of chocolate. The species grows as a perennial in Zones 9 to 11 and can be enjoyed as an annual in cooler regions, lifting and storing the tubers at season’s end. Learn how to grow chocolate cosmos in this guide.
Want to close down the bunny salad bar in your garden? Grow flowering plants rabbits don’t like to eat! These annuals and perennials are beautiful, colorful, and rabbit-resistant. A few, like thyme and chives, are also delicious – to humans. Hop along, bunny, the flowering plants in this garden taste bad to rabbits.
Looking to learn a new gardening skill? Collecting and replanting flower seeds is a fun and economical way to enjoy your favorite flowers year after year. Though collecting seeds for saving only takes a few minutes, it can also become something of a hobby all on its own. Learn how and when to harvest flower seeds.
Do you enjoy the excitement of buying or receiving fresh cut flowers, then throw them away in disgust when they wilt in stagnant water? It’s time to learn how to make vase and dish arrangements last more than a few days. Learn seven useful tips for keeping your blossoms first-day fresh in this guide. Read more now.
Hardy cyclamen are herbaceous perennials that provide weeks of fragrant, red-toned to white flowers in autumn, winter, or early spring. Superb for shade gardens, the slow-spreading tubers form charming drifts that thrive under deciduous trees and shrubs. Learn how to grow and care for hardy cyclamen in this guide.
You may be surrounded by edible flowers without even knowing it. Dianthus, begonia, and forsythia? Edible. Forget-me-nots, yuccas, and gladiolus? Delicious. Whether you want a little something to act as a colorful garnish, or you’re serious about using flowers to add flavor to your recipes, there are so many options.
Perennials return year after year with none of the replanting work that comes with annuals. From easy-care classics to showstopping bloomers, the right varieties will thrive across a wide range of climates and conditions, filling borders and beds with color. Discover 17 of the best flowering perennials in this guide.
Creeping avens is a standout ground cover with sunny yellow flowers and distinctive cotton candy-like seed heads that shine from summer into fall. Hardy in USDA Zones 4 through 8, it thrives in rocky, well-drained soil and feels right at home in a rock garden or cottage garden border. Learn how to grow Geum reptans now.
Shooting star is an early spring wildflower native to eastern and central North America, where its rarity has earned it protected status in numerous regions. It prefers partially shaded fertile prairies and open woodlands, and is well-suited to Zones 4 to 8. Learn how to grow and care for Primula meadia in this guide.
Have you considered planting native wildflowers in your garden or yard? Using a palette of well-adapted plants, you can design and grow a local wildflower landscape to fit your gardening style and growing conditions. Find the best tips on how to plan and plant your own unique, native wildflower garden in this guide.
Need an alternative to grass under a shady tree? Do you have a slope that’s hard to mow? Ground cover plants offer a low-maintenance alternative to the carpets of lawn to which we have become accustomed. Learn about 15 of the best flowering ground covers for your unique property in this guide. Read more now.
Edelweiss (Leontopodium nivale) is a beautiful Alpine wildflower, native to the rocky limestone slopes of the European Alps made famous by The Sound of Music. It produces clusters of woolly white star-shaped blooms in summer above silvery felted foliage. Learn how to grow edelweiss flowers in this guide. Read more now.
Dutchman’s breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) is native to the woodland floors of eastern North America. Its delicate, fern-like foliage and clusters of white pantaloon-shaped blooms emerge in early spring, disappearing by summer as the plant goes dormant. Learn how to grow this charming spring ephemeral in this guide.
Crinum lilies are highly prized in summer gardens for their clumps of lush, strappy foliage and upright flower scapes loaded with scented, funnel-shaped blooms. As cold-tender perennial bulbs, they can be potted up for cultivation outside of their hardiness range. Learn how to grow crinum lilies in this guide. Read more.
Some alliums like garlic, chives, and ornamental flower types can become unruly in the garden, rapidly spreading where we don’t want them. These plants reproduce by seeds, bulbils, and roots, and they can quickly take over an area if left unchecked. Learn how to control allium spread in this guide. Read more now.
Tiger lilies produce bold orange flowers with dark spots and recurved petals from mid to late summer. These Asian natives grow two to five feet tall with lance-shaped leaves. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8, they thrive in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Learn how to grow tiger lilies in this guide. Read more now.
Ageratum, or floss flowers, are versatile annuals with a long season that adds color to beds, borders, and containers – and perfect for cutting as well. Cut regularly, they produce a steady supply of adorable, densely clustered moptop flowers in tones of mauve or blue. Learn how to grow ageratum in this guide. Read more.
Diascia produces clouds of colorful blooms from spring through fall in shades of pink, coral, apricot, and red. These compact trailing annuals grow six to 18 inches tall with a spreading habit ideal for containers, hanging baskets, and border fronts. Learn how to plant and grow twinspur in this guide. Read more now.
Candytuft (Iberis) produces clusters of fragrant flowers in white, pink, or mauve shades on compact plants perfect for edging, pots, ground cover, and rock gardens. They offer extended bloom time from spring into fall and are drought resistant once established. Learn how to grow candytuft in this guide. Read more now.
Chinese lantern aka bladder cherry is an eye-catching perennial with papery orange husks that resemble glowing lanterns in late summer and fall. The plant spreads aggressively through underground rhizomes, which is why many gardeners grow it in containers. Learn how to grow Chinese lantern in containers in this guide.
Annuals add gorgeous color, form, and fragrance to our gardens. But some finish blooming before summer’s over, or they can’t handle the heat. To make sure your beds, borders, and containers look good all summer long, choose from the top picks on our list for color that lasts. Read the roundup now on Gardener’s Path.
Are your crocus corms failing to produce blooms, or maybe they’re not even pushing foliage through the ground? If you’re not seeing flowers by mid-spring, you know something’s up. But what could it be? This guide will introduce the nine most common reasons why your crocus might fail to bloom. Read more now.
Are you designing a landscape filled with drifts of naturalized daffodils? Make sure you choose the best cultivars for your planting to succeed. You’ll need vigorous bulbs, and varieties that you’ll be happy to see each spring for decades to come. To discover 15 of the best daffodils for naturalizing, keep reading.
Picture a tulip. I bet you imagined a single flower at the end of a stalk, right? If so, it’s time to get to know bouquet tulips. Multiheaded tulips are plants that produce several blossoms from a single bulb, so instead of a solo flower, you can grow a whole bouquet on one plant. Here are our picks for the best ones.
Bright and beautiful, azaleas add gorgeous colors in spring, summer, and fall. Tidy, low maintenance shrubs, they’re suitable for light shade to full sun and sparkle in borders, containers, foundations, flowering hedges, woodland edges, and more. Discover 21 of the best azaleas for your garden and yard in this guide.
Are you looking for scented flowers to grow in your garden or liven up your patio containers? Heady, intoxicating, sweet, fruity, and spicy, the scent of a flower is incomparable! In this guide, we roundup 19 of the best annuals, perennials, and shrubs that provide incomparable scent when they are in bloom. Read more now.
Rejuvenate the bare gardens of winter with the fresh blossoms of spring. Discover 25 of the best early spring flowering bulbs, perennials, and shrubs. Boost your curb appeal and welcome visitors with bold, vivid colors that invigorate, or pastels that soothe. Say goodbye to winter and find your new favorites now.
Phalaenopsis orchids are fantastic. They’re incredibly elegant, yet despite their delicate appearance, they aren’t all that fussy or tender – tougher in fact than most other orchids, and many other plants in general! But they have unique care requirements compared to other common houseplants. Learn more in our guide.
If you’re looking for unique perennial flowers, hybrid hellebores are for you. Also known as Lenten roses, they’re perfect for moist, shady locations in the garden, and reward with cheerful blossoms in late winter and early spring. Learn how to cultivate these evergreen early bloomers in this guide. Read more now.
Many of our spring-blooming flowers sprout from bulbs planted in the fall. Favorites like crocus, daffodil, and tulip must spend the winter beneath the cold ground, storing energy for their debut when warm weather returns. Read on to find out how late you can plant bulbs in the fall for a spectacular spring display.
An easy-care perennial, red hot poker features lush blades of grass-like leaves and stately, torch-like flowers in fiery shades of orange, red, and yellow with a tropical vibe. They’re actually cold hardy plants that are unfussy and drought resistant. Learn how to grow and care for red hot poker in this guide. Read more.
Clematis vines add long-lasting beauty to the garden from spring to fall. But not all varieties can survive freezing temperatures and some require a bit of protection to make it through cold snaps and hard frosts. Discover how to provide winter care for the different types of clematis in this guide. Read more now.
Spathoglottis are easy-going terrestrial species that are also known as purple or ground orchids. The flowers are available in a variety of colors including colors, like white, yellow, red, pink, purple, and cream, depending on the species or hybrid. Learn how to grow Spathoglottis orchids in this guide. Read more now.
Dahlias are spectacular, long-lasting flowers that add reliable color to the late season garden. But these plants are frost tender and don’t like wet feet. They need to lifted for winter storage and benefit from having their tubers divided in spring. Learn how to lift and store your dahlias during winter in this guide.
Featuring fascinating flowers, many orchids can be grown indoors as houseplants. When you make your pick you’ll want your selection to be gorgeous, but also well-suited to your growing conditions. Which to choose? Learn about 23 different types of orchids to grow indoors and find your perfect match now. Read more.
North America hosts a stunning diversity of native orchids. From Florida’s elusive ghost orchids hiding in swamplands to hardy lady’s slippers thriving in northern Canada’s frigid temperatures, these remarkable wildflowers span an incredible range. Learn about the fascinating world of indigenous orchids in this guide.
Tiger flowers (Tigridia pavonia) produce bright, eye-catching blooms in shades of red, orange, yellow, and pink, often with bold speckled patterns at the center. These tender perennials won’t survive winter temperatures in Zone 6 and below. Learn how to lift and store tiger flower corms in this guide. Read more now.
Fall is the perfect time to plant perennials like roses. The weather is milder than in the summer, the plants have a chance to get established so they can take off next season, and you can find some real bargains. This guide walks you through the process so your plants will have the best chance at a healthy start.
Irises add sumptuous colors, fragrance, and stately elegance to the garden and have excellent cold hardiness. But sometimes we end up with rhizomes that weren’t planted in the garden before freezing temperatures set in. To keep those roots healthy over winter, learn how to lift and store iris rhizomes in winter now.
Annuals provide some of the most vibrant fall color in gardens when perennials are fading and trees haven’t yet turned. Popular choices include chrysanthemums, bright pansies, and celosia. Ornamental kale and Swiss charge add foliage interest. Learn about 15 of the best annuals for vivid fall color in this guide.
Nothing shows that spring is on the way like the nodding heads of hellebore flowers in the snow. If you eagerly anticipate these hardy late-winter perennials, prepare to fall in love. Read on to discover 15 of the best double hellebore varieties with robust blossoms in irresistible colors. See our favorites now.
Nothing brightens the spirit better than a field of early-spring crocuses. Did you know that there are numerous varieties to choose from? Some are deer resistant, others are extra hardy, and with their colorful hues, all are gorgeous. Learn about 13 of the best crocus varieties for your landscape in this guide. Read more.
Perennial hellebores add color to the late-winter garden, when many plants are still dormant. There are numerous varieties and each has unique characteristics. Some are more common in the home garden, while others are quite rare. Learn more about the classification of the Helleborus genus in this guide. Read more now.
Looking for reliable, bold color for the late season garden? Delightful dahlias are a perfect fit. From dwarf cultivars to jumbo dinner plates, and in almost every imaginable color, these dazzling tubers flower consistently from summer until they’re felled by frost. Learn how to plant and grow dahlias in this guide.
The aster is a daisy-like perennial that adds height and texture to gardens from late summer to fall. You may be aware that these flowers are available in shades of blue, pink, and purple, but did you know that you can also find white varieties? Learn about 11 of the best white asters for your garden in this guide.
If you want to add a touch of pink to your landscape, vigorous asters bring bold swaths of color, texture, and vertical interest to late summer and fall gardens. Discover 11 outstanding varieties, from ballerina pink to sizzling magenta, for beds, borders, containers, and carefree meadows in this guide. Read more now.
Need a quick fix for barren ground? Plant yarrow. This low-maintenance, sun-worshiping perennial thrives in poor soil and rewards with vivid color. Choose low-profile or statuesque cultivars in colors like salmon pink, burgundy, neon yellow, and rusty orange from our list of 13 of favorites in this guide. Read more now.
Dahlias are bright, beautiful flowers that are much loved in the late season garden. And with such a marvelous selection of colors, forms, and sizes to choose from, deciding which type is best for your garden can be tough. Learn about the different types of dahlias and how they are classified in this guide. Read more now.
Blue native wildflowers bring vibrant color to gardens while supporting pollinators and enhancing biodiversity. These hardy plants are adapted to local climates, making them easier to grow and maintain than many non-natives. Discover 15 of the best native blue wildflowers in this guide. Read more now.
If you want to grow tall, dazzling clusters of color why not plant agapanthus in your flower beds? These beauties are available in a diverse array of shades in blue, purple, and white. Some boast trumpet-shaped upright blossoms while others resemble pendulous bluebells. Discover 29 of the best agapanthus varieties now.
Bright red or striped amaryllis are ideal for holiday decor and giving as gifts. But did you know there are lots of other great types of amaryllis, too? From double-blossoms, to extra large blooms, to those that resemble orchids. Discover 17 of the best amaryllis varieties and choose your favorites. Read more now.
Native wildflowers offer a low-maintenance and waterwise way to bring beauty into your garden or yard. Some of these plants are widespread and very adaptable, making them excellent landscaping options for many gardeners. Keep reading to discover a selection of 15 of the best native wildflowers for the US and Canada.
There are hundreds of fabulous fuchsia varieties out there, from trailing to upright kinds and simple to full and frilly double flowers in multiple colors. The hardest part is choosing just one. This guide has 17 of the best options, from popular types to lesser-known varieties that can handle cold and resist disease.
Dahlias are a summer delight, their tall stems supporting a rainbow of flowers, from the symmetrical perfection of the pom-poms to the double blooms of the spiky cactus type. However, they need some support to look their best. We’ll go over the best ways to stake your dahlias in this guide. Read more now.
Hollow joe-pye weed is a native perennial with pinkish-mauve flower clusters atop distinctive hollow stems that grow up to seven feet tall. This impressive plant blooms from midsummer through fall, attracting butterflies and beneficial pollinators. Learn how to grow Eutrochium fistulosum in this guide. Read more now.
Extend your spring garden display with single late cottage tulips, with their tall stems and elegant, cup-shaped blooms. These May-flowering varieties bloom later than other types of tulips, adding height and lasting color to any planting scheme. Learn how to grow single late cottage tulips in this guide. Read more now.
Cyclamen plants are showy perennials that brighten our homes and gardens with their jazzy, upswept pink-toned or white flowers and handsome, variegated foliage. Many species are cold- and frost-tolerant and spread readily in shady spots. Learn more about 15 different types of cyclamen in this guide. Read more now.
The blue, white, or yellow spires of false indigo open in late spring, bridging the gap between peonies, poppies, and midsummer’s colorful annuals. Slow-growing and deep rooted, this gorgeous North American native is drought-tolerant and easy to care for. Learn to grow these tenacious flowers in this guide. Read more now.
Add bold vertical color to your beds with kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate aka prince’s feather. This fast-growing, low-maintenance annual thrives in rich soil and full sun, sending up tall stems topped with pendulous plumes of vibrant pink flowers. Learn how to grow Persicaria orientalis in this guide. Read more now.
Golden garlic (lily leek) is a stunning ornamental bulb with vibrant yellow, star-shaped blooms that rise above clumps of blue-green foliage. This low-maintenance perennial thrives in sunny spots and naturalizes beautifully in borders, rock gardens, and woodland edges. Learn how to plant and grow Allium moly in this guide.
The flower-of-an-hour plant produces delicate blooms that last just a few hours, yet it offers an extended flowering season from summer through fall. This unusual hibiscus is easy to grow but has a tendency to spread, making proper care essential. Learn how to plant and grow Hibiscus trionum in this guide. Read more now.
Italian jasmine is an easy-care plant with long, arching branches that burst with bright yellow flowers from late spring through fall. It tolerates drought, heat, and a range of soil conditions, and can be trained as a shrub or vine to suit your space. Learn how to grow and care for Italian jasmine in this guide.
Dyer’s woad (Isatis tinctoria) has been an invaluable plant throughout history, once prized for both its medicinal uses and its ability to produce a striking blue dye. Today, it’s enjoying a modern revival, especially among natural ink and dye makers. Learn how to grow this fascinating plant in this guide. Read more now.
Looking for a reliable, low-maintenance flower that delivers nonstop color? Mexican zinnias are compact, vibrant, and perfect for borders, containers, and cutting gardens. Less common than their taller cousins, they’re just as eye-catching and incredibly easy to grow. Learn how to grow Zinnia haageana in this guide.
Don’t let its delicate beauty fool you, lily of the valley is highly toxic to both people and pets. This innocent-looking perennial contains glycosides and saponins that can cause heart problems, digestive issues, and even death if ingested. Learn more about lily of the valley toxicity in this guide. Read more now.
Most of us would rather avoid weeding our gardens. One method for deterring unwanted plants is to grow dense annual or perennial flowers that crowd them out. Plus, you can enjoy a stunning floral display in return! Discover 21 beautiful options, from vibrant dianthus to versatile yarrow, in this guide. Read more now.
Bird of paradise is loved for its bold foliage and striking, bird-like blooms. But when those flowers never appear, the impact falls flat. From low light and drought stress to poor soil and cramped roots, we explore seven common reasons these plants fail to bloom – and how to fix them – in this guide. Read more now.
Camellia sinensis is an evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and white flowers that bloom in spring. Best known for being the plant grown commercially for producing tea, it thrives in mild climates and can grow as a compact hedge or small tree. Learn how to grow and care for tea plants in this guide. Read more now.
The crepe-like, sky-blue flowers of the Himalayan blue poppy are a focal point in the early summer garden. These herbaceous ornamentals prefer a shady setting in Zones 5 to 7 with well-draining, organically-rich soil. Learn how to cultivate Meconopsis species in your outdoor living space in this guide. Read more now.
Beloved for its heady scent and dainty, pinwheel flowers, jasmine is best known as a tender perennial vine that makes an excellent climbing specimen in the summer garden. But it can also grow indoors and there are winter-flowering species as well. Learn how to grow jasmine in the garden in this guide. Read more now.
Colorful and long-blooming petunias come in many types, with different growing habits and flowers of various sizes. Our guide explains 5 common categories of petunias, including one with oversize blooms, ground cover options, and self-cleaning varieties that don’t require any deadheading. Discover your favorites now.
Gladiolus are loved for their bold, upright flower spikes with ruffled blooms in rich, vibrant colors throughout summer. And they make superb potted plants when the right varieties are matched with an appropriately-sized pot. For dazzling container gardens, learn how to grow gladiolus in pots and planters in this guide.
Pruning is one of the most important parts of producing a big, beautiful display of fuchsia flowers. Without proper pruning, your plants will eventually stop producing as many blossoms as they used to. The process isn’t difficult, but knowing when and how to do it is key to enjoying your biggest show of flowers yet.
If you are looking for perennials for the summer-to-fall landscape, New York asters have plenty to contribute. In white, as well as bold shades of pink and purple, they are star attractions in mixed mass plantings that include black-eyed Susans, coneflowers, and goldenrod. Read on to learn how to grow Michaelmas daisies.
The California tree poppy is a woody perennial suited to Zones 8 to 10 that prefers full sun and sandy, well-drained loam. Plants grow up to eight feet tall and sport whimsical white ruffled blossoms with golden centers resembling fried eggs bobbing in the breeze. Learn how to grow this Pacific Coast flower in this guide.
Want eye-popping color all season long? Grow zinnias. These impressive annuals feature large colorful flowers that continue blooming throughout the summer, attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies to the garden. Continue reading for information on how to grow and care for zinnia flowers.
Iron deficiency is common in roses, resulting in yellow leaves with green veins and a general decline in plant health. It can also leave your rose susceptible to pests and diseases. While it’s an extremely common issue, don’t lose sleep over it. It’s easy to diagnose, and once you do, we can help you work on a cure.
Coneflowers are daisy-like perennials for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9. They bloom from late spring to early fall in an array of colors, and attract a host of pollinators and birds. Read on to learn if it’s beneficial to deadhead spent blooms to promote more flower production, or if you can skip this chore altogether.