Flowers

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

A small pod adorned with a mesmerizing waterfall, creating a tranquil oasis in nature. The gentle cascade flows into a serene pond, surrounded by a delightful assortment of plants and blooming flowers, adding a burst of colors to the landscape.

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35 Flowers For a Lush, Tropical Garden

Are you building a tropical oasis or looking for the perfect tropical flowering houseplant to add to your collection? Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite tropical flowering plants, perfect for the home or garden.

bicolor iris

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9 Reasons to Plant Bicolor Irises This Season

Interested in growing some bicolor iris this year but not sure if it’s the right plant for you? Wondering what kind of iris you can grow in your southern garden? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros offers 9 reasons why you might want to give this lesser-known, warm-climate iris a closer look.

sea holly

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How to Plant, Grow and Care For Sea Holly

Thinking about adding sea holly to your gardens this year? These sun-loving perennials produce stunning purplish-blue flowers that can fill your most hard-to-plant areas. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares all you need to know about growing and caring for sea holly.

fast growing roses

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17 Fast Growing Roses to Plant This Season

Do you want the look of a mature rose garden, fast? Some robust rose varieties take less time to reach full size, giving you nearly instant garden gratification. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares 17 fast-growing roses to transform your garden.

tough roses

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17 Roses So Tough That They Are Almost Impossible to Kill

Do you need a bullet-proof rose? Feared for their finicky reputation, how roses actually perform in your garden is impacted by where you live and the variety you choose. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood lists 17 tough roses known to thrive and look good in a variety of climates, no green thumb required!

wild roses

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15 Wild Roses For a Woodland Garden

Do you want a garden that’s both ornamental and eco-friendly? Wild roses are beautiful and provide essential habitat and food sources for wildlife. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares 15 wild roses and the perks they offer your garden!

A wooden planter box displays a charming arrangement of yellow flowers with their delicate petals catching the sunlight's warm embrace. The sight of these blossoms in the wooden planter box brings a sense of joy to any space they adorn.

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27 Flowering Perennials for Raised Garden Beds

Have you been eyeing a new raised bed? Raised beds are a perfect vessel for perennial gardens. Most perennials will grow nicely in raised beds, while others may need more space to spread out. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago will list 27 perennials that are perfect for your raised beds.

A close-up of a white twinleaf flower, with its graceful shape. A richly textured, dark green leaf with prominent veins stretches out in the foreground. In the blurred background, the same twinleaf flower and its leaves create an ethereal atmosphere.

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How to Plant, Grow and Care For Twinleaf Flowers

Are you looking for a special little plant for your woodland shade garden? Twinleaf is a unique, spring-blooming plant that would be a wonderful addition to a rich, moist, shady spot. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will introduce twinleaf, and discuss how to use this plant in your landscape.

Purple Lisianthus growing in the garden

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Lisianthus

Are you someone who’s ready for a gardening challenge? Are you desperate for a cut flower that will thrive in hot, dry conditions? There may be an answer to your solution in a little-known flower called lisianthus. In this article, gardening expert and cut flower farmer Taylor Sievers shares how to grow this colorful, rose-like flower in your garden.

red irises

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11 Different Types of Red Irises To Grow This Season

Looking for a red iris that will turn up the heat in your garden and lend a little drama to the landscape? Several species in the Iris genus offer flowers in shades of red. In this article, certified master gardener and landscape designer Liz Jaros profiles 11 of her favorites.