Flowers

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

Close-up of dahlias in bloom on tall, sturdy stems supporting large, vibrant blooms in shades of pink, yellow and orange with spiky, layered petals surrounding a central disc, complemented by dark green, serrated leaves, grown from seed.

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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.

Close-up of blooming tuberous begonias in a hanging pot featuring large, ruffled blossoms with delicately layered petals, delicate shades of pink and peach, rise above sturdy, fleshy stems and broad, serrated leaves.

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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.

A black tray holds pink, purple, red, and white Calibrachoa blooms with delicate petals and green foliage.

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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.

ranunculus corms

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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.

Thin Prunus serrulata branches covered in pale pink flowers with five petals and dark centers.

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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.

In a black glass vase with water, a bouquet of forced forsythia blooms with clusters of bright yellow, four-petaled flowers with slightly curled tips sits on the table next to a small round mirror reflecting the arrangement.

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How to Force Forsythia Blooms Indoors

Did you know you can force forsythia blooms indoors this spring? These striking yellow flowers can transform landscapes and your home. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers the steps to forcing these majestic flowers to bloom in your home.

Close-up of forced quince branch blooms in delicate pink, covering thin brown branches in a blue vase filled with water.

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How to Force Quince Blooms Indoors

Flowering quince is a shining star in the early spring garden. Find out how to enjoy this blooming beauty even more by bringing it into the house. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has the information you need to force those branches to bloom.

Close-up of a primrose variety with clusters of white, ball-shaped flowers atop tall, slender stems, surrounded by rosettes of green, lance-shaped leaves.

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13 Primrose Varieties to Grow This Season

Primrose charms with early blooms and a sweet fragrance to match the pretty petals. From soft and pastel to bold and bright, their colorful flowers brighten the winter-to-spring garden. With award-winning varieties and easy-to-grow selections, incorporating them into our borders and containers is rewarding come spring. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores favorite and easy-care primrose varieites to grow this season.

Close-up of Snapdragon ‘Potomac Appleblossom’ flowers grown in a cold frame, with clusters of white blooms and soft pink blush in the centers on strong stems surrounded by glossy green leaves.

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9 Flowers to Grow in a Cold Frame in February

A protective cold frame lets us start flowers early for a head start on growth. Many gardeners can grow cold-hardy blooms in late winter. Garden expert Katherine Rowe looks at flowers to grow in a cold frame this month to usher in a blooming spring.

Creamy yellow camellia with dense, ruffled petals and a golden center, surrounded by dark green leaves.

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9 Lookalike Alternatives for Difficult-to-Grow Roses

Roses are enchanting in the garden, but some of them can be difficult to care for. Fortunately, there are some great, lower-maintenance alternatives to those difficult varieties. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about easy replacements for those fussy roses.