The romantic feeling a row of towering sunflowers provides to a garden is unmatched. At the height of summer, these blooms follow the sun each day, as it rises and sets. If you want to grow towering sunflowers, know that it’s not hard! Experienced gardener Sarah Jay shares five tips for growing tall, stately sunnies.
For months of blooms in your flower garden, succession sowing is essential. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to stagger your flower sowings for blooms from early summer through the first frost.
To add a pop of color to your shade garden, you can’t go wrong with pink flowers. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares seven pink-flowering plants that perform well in shaded gardens, from compact groundcovers to statement shrubs.
If your tulips bloomed this spring but barely reached above the ground, the problem usually traces back to planting or weather conditions from the previous fall and winter. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains seven common reasons tulips come up short and what to do about it.
This spring, direct sow marigolds for blooms that keep going through late summer. They’re some of the best companion plants in the veggie garden, acting as a trap crop and nematode repellent. The flowers of any marigold are beautiful. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers what you need to know to sow these in your garden now.
If you want to grow rose-like blooms without the same level of commitment, Rockapulco® impatiens are a great option. These annuals are perfect in spring and summer gardens, and thrive in the shade. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, discusses how to cultivate them here.
Hyacinths are one of the most fragrant cut flowers of spring, but they tend to fade quickly if handled the wrong way. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares eight tips for keeping cut hyacinths fresh and blooming as long as possible.
Because there are so many to pick from, you can easily grow zinnias for butterflies and hummingbirds. These generous flowers are great for your winged friends, and they’re a confidence booster, no matter your skill level. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, discusses seven of the best to grow, and why hummingbirds and butterflies love them so much.
Milkweed is essential for monarch butterflies, but some species can spread aggressively. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to choose the right type, manage the spread, and keep milkweed where you want it.
There are many spring flowers worth picking up this weekend for immediate garden color. From cool-weather staples to underused options, Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists the plants that handle early April conditions and start performing right away.
If you love bulbs, throw a few heirloom daffodil varieties into your garden this spring. These blooms have been passed down for generations, and many have interesting forms and coloring. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay highlights nine of them you can grow this year.
The ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ peony is a gorgeous pink addition to any cutting garden. This peony looks lovely in arrangements with other flowers, or even in a vase by itself. Learn to grow it with experienced gardener, Sarah Jay.