Flowers

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

Phacelia up close

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Phacelia

As one of the best multifunctional flowering plants, phacelia is remarkably underused in the garden. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into how you can cultivate this easygoing wildflower for pollinator paradise, weed suppression, cover cropping, and more!

A man wearing black gardening gloves carefully teases out the root system of a canna lily bulb, exposing the intricate network of fine roots. Nearby sits a large brown pot, ready for planting.

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9 Tips for Storing Canna Lily Bulbs This Winter

Canna lilies are gorgeous tropical plants that wow in the garden. If you live in a cooler climate, you probably want to store your canna bulbs for the winter. Here are some tips to get your cannas through the cold weather to bloom again next year.

Adorable viola blooms in purple, white, and yellow with black whiskers shine in the fall and early winter garden.

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31 Cold-Hardy Violas and Pansies For Your Garden

Violas bring cheery blooms to the frosty garden from fall through spring. Highlights of cool-season displays, violas, pansies, and violets add abundant flowers in full color to containers and garden beds. Garden expert Katherine Rowe highlights select varieties sure to bring a showstopping look to the seasons ahead.

A view of pink and purple bluebonnets in a garden. Both the pink and purple lupines have buds and keels with hints of yellow and greenish centers. Lush green leaves with slender shapes can be seen in the background.

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11 Beautiful Lupine Varieties for Your Garden

Interested in growing some lupines but not sure which varieties to try? Wondering if you should be looking at annual, perennial, or wildflower species? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros helps clear up some of the confusion surrounding this vertical cottage charmer and suggests 11 lupine varieties for you to try at home.

A close-up of hyacinth bulbs in rich, dark soil housed in colorful plastic pots that range from white, blue, and magenta. These bulbs display fresh green shoots, promising a vibrant bloom in the near future.

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Bulb Guide: How to Tell if a Bulb is Healthy

Growing bulbs successfully starts with knowing if your bulbs will turn into full and lush plants. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the signs of the healthy bulb and what to do if you have any unhealthy ones.

A small, brown and white butterfly alights on a pink and white striped zinnia bloom.

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31 Nectar-Rich Flowers for Pollinators

Nurture declining pollinator populations with a garden display of nectar-rich flowers that bloom throughout the entire season. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey highlights 31 incredible species of native and ornamental blossoms to attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects.

In a lush green field, various bulbs of tulips, hyacinths, and other spring flowers are neatly planted in rustic brown pots, with additional bulbs scattered amidst the verdant grass. A woman cradles multiple tulips, hyacinths, and other bulbs in her hands, showcasing their vibrant potential.

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How to Chill Bulbs: What Bulbs Need a Winter Chill?

Several spring-flowering bulbs from cool regions must be chilled in warmer regions or forced to flower early indoors. Gardening expert Madison Moulton breaks down which bulbs need a winter chill and which don’t, with a step-by-step guide on how to do it.

A close-up of freshly lifted dahlia plant tubers reveals their intricate, knobby forms intertwined with soil and delicate roots. They rest comfortably in a bed of rich, brown earth.

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9 Tips for Digging and Storing Dahlia Tubers

Storing dahlia tubers doesn’t have to be complicated, but there are a few steps you can take that will maximize their health and viability. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some tricks for keeping your tubers healthy over the winter.

In the vibrant autumn scene, a variety of flowering plants come to life. These blossoms showcase a striking range of sizes, from petite to grand, and their vivid hues span the spectrum from radiant yellow to warm orange. Their graceful green stems and leaves elegantly complement the burst of color.

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7 Reasons to Let Your Fall Flowers Go to Seed

Why would a gardener let their fall flowers go to seed rather than deadheading them? There are plenty of reasons for doing so, from providing habitat to including them in your holiday decorating. In this article, gardening expert Sarah Jay explains why you may want to let your flowers go to seed this year.