Flowers
Who doesn’t enjoy flowering plants? Their intoxicating scents, eye-popping colors, fancy shapes and textures are truly beautiful. Yet, with so many flowers for the garden and types of flower gardens that can be grown, where does one start? No worries. Our flower gardening info will help you learn how to create flower gardens. From basic flower garden design to growing and caring for specific flowers, we’ll guide you. Don’t let the number of flower gardens and plants grown in them intimidate you. Instead, keep reading for tips on flower gardening.
Explore Flowers
Editor's Picks
Flowers
-
Overwintering Geraniums: Best Winter Care So They Last For Longer
Taking the time for overwintering geraniums is one of the key ways to extend the longevity of your beloved plants. We show you how to keep them flourishing year after year
By Heather Rhoades
-
What To Do With A Poinsettia After Christmas
We've all wondered what to do with a poinsettia after Christmas. Nurture it through the year for more bright blooms next winter.
By Nikki Tilley
-
Epidendrum Radicans Or Reed Orchid Care & Characteristics
Epidendum radicans or “reed orchids” can be garden-grown in warmer regions, and are easy to grow indoors or out.
By Tonya Barnett
-
Why Are My African Violet Flowers Dying?
If your African violet flowers are dying, there are a few things you need to check, especially if they’re wilting, drooping or turning brown.
By Tonya Barnett
-
8 Ideas For Decorating With Poinsettias This Holiday Season
When you’re decorating with poinsettias, consider experimenting with different varieties and fun holiday ideas.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
-
10 Stunning Plants For Winter Color – These Expert Picks Will Bring Your Garden To Life
This winter, add a welcome burst of color to borders and pots with this expert-curated selection of flowers, shrubs, and trees
By Melanie Griffiths
-
Pantone’s Color Of The Year 2024 Is A Gardener’s Dream – Discover 7 Flowers That Are ‘Peach Fuzz’ Perfection
The global authority on color has spoken, and 'Peach Fuzz' is the shade we'll all be seeking out in the coming year. Find out why this gorgeous pinky orange deserves a place in your garden, and be inspired by our top flower picks
By Melanie Griffiths
-
7 Poinsettia Care Mistakes: Experts Explain Why Poinsettias Die, And How To Prevent It
Poinsettias are such a cheery symbol of the holiday season, but too often these houseplants don’t outlast Christmas. Avoid these mistakes.
By Melanie Griffiths
-
Best Salvia Varieties: Stunning Annual And Perennial Salvias To Grow
Can't decide which salvia varieties to grow? No problem – we've rounded up the very best salvias for stunning summer displays guaranteed!
By Susan Albert
-
Ultimate Campanula Varieties: Best Bellflowers For Every Garden
Add a touch of easy elegance to beds and borders with our expert pick of the best campanula varieties for gardens large and small.
By Tonya Barnett
-
Fall Peony Care: Tips & Tricks For Big Blooms Next Spring
Fall peony care involves cutting the plants back, disposing of dead leaves, division and perhaps some mulching.
By Tonya Barnett
-
Can You Split Mums? How To Divide The Fall Garden Favorites
If you want to divide mums, splitting them in the fall may not be the best idea. Wait until early spring to divide and transplant mums.
By Tonya Barnett
-
Perennial Sweet Pea: How To Grow Lathyrus Latifolius
No need to replant everlasting sweet pea vines. Pretty Lathyrus Latifolius will come back in spring, though it can be invasive.
By Amy Grant
-
The Gardening Know How Complete Guide to Flowers
Want to grow bold, bright, beautiful flowers? Check out the Gardening Know How guide to growing ornamental flowers, trees, and shrubs.
By Gardening Know How
-
Wintering Begonias: Overwintering A Begonia In Cold Climates
Begonias love warm weather, but it's possible to keep them alive through winter if you do it right.
By Nikki Tilley
-
Overwintering Mums - How To Winterize Mums
Overwintering mums is possible. Because many people think that mums are finicky, many gardeners treat them as annuals. This doesn't have to be the case. Read here to learn more about how to winterize mums.
By Heather Rhoades
-
How To Harvest Sunflower Seeds To Eat Or Grow In Next Year's Garden
When your sunflowers fade, make sure you get the most out of the seeds. There are several ways to harvest sunflower seeds - let's discuss.
By Jackie Rhoades