How to Grow Gerbera Daisies From Seed: 15 Pro Tips
Are you looking to start gerbera daisies from seed this year? In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you the pro tips to getting these colorful flowers started.
When and How Much to Water Newly-Planted Roses
It’s rose-planting season, and once we get the new beauties in the ground, establishing them with the right growing conditions sets the foundation for healthy growth. Garden expert Katherine Rowe shows how to water newly planted roses for the best start.
21 Heirloom Flower Seeds to Sow in March
Heirloom plants have beautiful historical value and stand up well to what nature throws their way. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares a variety of seeds that you can sow this March for flowers all summer.
17 Flower Seeds to Plant in March
Flowers add color, structure, and charm to gardens. They’re pollinator magnets, luring bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the site. A flowerless garden is a boring one! Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares these 17 flowering plants that are perfect for starting in March.
Growing Dahlias from Seed vs. Tubers: 7 Pros and Cons
Dahlias are some of the most spectacular flowers in the garden. You can grow them from seeds or tubers. But which one is best? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at the pros and cons of growing these beauties both ways.
13 Unexpected Cosmos Colors to Grow in Your Garden This Year
Cosmos, with their cheery, easy style, bring a naturalized aesthetic in rich shades from bold to bright to pastel. In nearly effortless sweeps of color, they delight from summer til frost. Pollinators enjoy their sweet rewards while we bask in their colorful displays. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores unique cosmos colors from cultivars of the native wildflower species.
How to Grow Dahlias from Seed in 7 Easy Steps
Dahlias charm in summer with diverse flower forms in a spectrum of eye-catching colors. Starting the beloved bloomers from seed lets us grow them in numbers and creates an opportunity for surprise as bees craft new selections. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow dahlias from seed for bright surprises in the garden and the vase.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Tuberous Begonias
Tuberous begonias have scrumptious blooms in rich hues, from pastel to bold. Their leaves add interest and contrast with unique shapes and deep shades. Enliven the shade collection with these floriferous tropicals, just in time for spring planting.
Days from Seed to Bloom For 15 Popular Garden Flowers: Planting Guide
It's seed starting time! We know it's hard to anticipate when plants will blossom, so we put together this list to tell you just how long you'll have to wait for the most common flowers to bloom. Here are some of our favorite flowers to grow.
How To Grow Petunias From Seed: 9 Expert Tips
Petunias overflow with bountiful, colorful blooms to delight in summertime containers and borders. Growing them from seed lets us choose our favorites and grow them in numbers. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow petunias from seed for bright blooms throughout the summer.
Growing Ranunculus From Corms: 9 Pro Tips and Tricks
Ranunculi are delightful in the spring-cutting garden and any other place you plant them! Growing these from corms is easy, and with the right environment and a bit of knowledge, you can have these beautiful buttercups lighting up your yard in no time! Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss has some tips for starting your own ranunculus from corms this spring.
How to Force Flowering Cherry Blooms Indoors
Forcing cherry blossoms indoors is an easy way to create gorgeous arrangements. You can enjoy the blooms weeks before they appear outside; they’re perfect for decorating tables, countertops, and windowsills. Longtime gardener Jerad Bryant shares these nine easy steps for forcing cherry blossoms inside.