Flowers

Flowers are not only beautiful, but help pollinators and beneficial bugs in the garden. Learn how to grow them with our guides.

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Gardening Inspiration

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For ‘Jeana’ Garden Phlox

‘Jeana’ is the total package when it comes to perennials. This native cultivar has highly ornamental blooms that support pollinators and flowers for months. Superior disease resistance makes it a standout among more finicky varieties in the species. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores a new one to love among old garden favorites, ‘Jeana’ garden phlox.

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Flowers

The Lazy Gardener’s Guide To Direct Sowing Zinnias

Direct sowing zinnia seeds is one of the easiest ways to ensure vibrant rounds of color in the summer landscape. The reliable annuals become fast favorites for beginners and tried-and-true staples for experienced gardeners. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe reviews the lax way to direct sow zinnias for high returns.

A close-up shot of a pink flower with a monarch butterfly feeding on its nectar, showcasing milkweed growing tips

Flowers

When and How To Plant Milkweed: 5 Milkweed Growing Tips

As pollinators emerge this spring, it’s time to boost their resources with milkweed. A must-have in the pollinator garden, native species suited to our regions become valuable perennials. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to plant milkweed now for a thriving future colony.

Border annual flowers feature clusters of small, vibrant flowers in shades of pink, yellow, and orange bloom atop square, slightly hairy stems with rough, deep green serrated leaves.

Flowers

15 Workhorse Annual Flowers for Your Garden Borders

Reliable annuals do the heavy lifting for an instant boost to refresh the landscape. With extended flowering, they offer months of continuous color. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring durable annuals that shine in the border with easy care, whether in a mass or complementing a blended display.

Close-up of the April longest lasting annual flowers featuring rounded flower heads blending warm peach, soft yellow, and rosy pink hues above textured dark green foliage.

Flowers

13 Longest-Lasting Annual Flowers to Plant in April

April is a great time for planting flowering annuals. If you want to get the longest bloom time possible, it's important to choose the right plants. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some of the longest-blooming annuals you can add to your space.

ageratum purple flowers

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Ageratum

Agertum’s easy-going nature and unique blooms make it an excellent addition to cut flower gardens, flower boxes, and planters. If you want to grow it at home, join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn planting and care tips.

Cluster of fine-petaled blue, white, and purple flowers with feathery green stems and soft buds.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella) Flowers

If you’re looking to grow gorgeous and ethereal flowers this season, look no further than love-in-a-mist (nigella) flowers. These incredible showstoppers will add a touch of elegance to your garden. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers how to plant, grow, and care for these majestic flowers.

Tall, slender stems support clusters of small, purple Verbena Bonariensis flowers with five delicate petals, surrounded by long, narrow green leaves.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Verbena Bonariensis

Verbenas are purple-flowered plants with immense value in ornamental, pollinator, and herb gardens. Tall verbena is a hardy specimen that sometimes escapes cultivation. Learn how to cultivate it and manage its spread with seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.