Seeds and seedlings are an excellent way to tell mothers and mother figures that you love them! Some moms have favorite annuals, while others appreciate heart-shaped leaves and blooms. Choose from these 13 annual flowers as an expression of love this holiday.
Moonflowers are close relatives of morning glory vines with pure-white blooms and heart-shaped leaves. The last thing you want to see is your vines full of leaves and no flowers! Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares seven tips to get your lackluster vines from bare to readily blooming.
Petunias are a highlight of summer in the annual border and spilling from hanging baskets and pots. Top-performing hybrids, like the reliable Wave and the wow-factor Supertunia, bring loads of blooms on vigorous stems. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores the nuances of Wave petunia vs. Supertunia to hone in on the best pick for your landscape.
Summer is dahlia season, and these spectacular blooms are among the prettiest you can grow. From tiny poms to dinner plate-sized beauties, we simply can't get enough. Here are some tips on growing prize-worthy specimens from cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss.
Growing irises from seed is a rewarding but often overlooked gardening project. While it takes patience, the process is surprisingly simple and allows you to create unique iris varieties for your garden. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the straightforward process in this beginner-friendly guide.
Hanging baskets, with their prominent vertical interest, let us play with flowering combinations and foliar accents. Easy care blooms offer all the creativity and reliable seasonal color with less likelihood of looking puny in the pot later on. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top-performing beginner flowers for hanging baskets to steal the show (and not look like a beginner at all).
Perennials are the garden foundation that we depend on to return every year. But what if your precious perennials didn't come back this year? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores some potential reasons why your dependable plants might not be so dependable after all.
May brings warming temperatures and frost-free nights for most growing zones, which means it’s full-throttle warm-season planting time. The easiest and most budget-friendly way to achieve a diversity of blooms is to direct sow seeds this month. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores flower seeds to plant in May for a long season of colorful returns.
‘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.
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.
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.
If you're looking for beautiful, fast-blooming sunflowers with long, strong stems, ProCut is the way to go. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to check out some beautiful options available for your flower beds.