Flowers

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

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 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.

Care and tips for roses

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15 Essential Rose-Growing Tips 

Rose-growing can seem like an information minefield, made even more intimidating by their reputation. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses 15 rose-growing tips that will turn even rose beginners into aficionados.

a shallow bull of bulbs sits in the garden near a paper bag, ready to be planted into the soil.

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12 Tips for Planting Flowering Bulbs

Would you like to add flowering bulbs to your garden this fall? Flowering bulbs are charming and easy to grow. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares tips for growing flowering bulbs.

A close-up reveals multiple lavender lupine flowers with delicate petals on long, slender stems. The vibrant blooms contrast beautifully with the lush green leaves that surround them.

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Are Lupines Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Plants?

Interested in planting some lupines but confused about how they grow? Want to know more about those spiky purple flowers that drift through the meadow each spring? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros examines the varying life cycles within the lupine genus and clears up some confusion surrounding this unusual plant.