Flowers

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

Zinnia flower in Arizona garden

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21 Flowers To Grow in the Arizona Heat

Do you live in the heat of the Arizona desert, and aren't sure what flowers can cut it in the dry, scorching heat? Planting flowers in dry, arid, desert climates can be challenging, especially if you don't pick the right flowering plants. In this article, we take a look at 21 of our favorite flowers that can take the Arizona heat.

Purple petunias growing in a container during the spring

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9 Tips That Will Keep Your Petunias Blooming All Season

Trying to get the most out of your petunia blooms this season? Petunias can last quite a while if you care for them properly, and it's not uncommon to see them bloom all summer long. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley shares her top tips for longer lasting petunia blooms this season.

Impatiens Growing in Garden

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Impatiens in Your Garden

If you’re thinking of planting flowers in your garden this year, impatiens plants are a great addition! Impatiens are one of the most popular annual flowers due to their brightly colored blooms, low maintenance, and ability to thrive in shady areas. In this article, gardening expert and suburban homesteader, Merideth Cohrs, walks you through every step needed to successfully plant, grow, and care for impatiens.

Purple Perennial Flowers

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41 Purple Perennial Flowers With Names and Pictures

Looking for some purple perennial flowers to add some color to your flower garden this season? Finding the right balance of color for your flower garden is important to almost every gardener, especially when you have so many options available to choose from. In this article, we take a look at our favorite purple perennial flowers that you can plant in your garden this season.

A close-up shot of a spiky purple colored bloom with a magenta colored center on top of a stem, showcasing one variety of perennial flowers

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72 Beautiful Perennial Flowers For Every Part of the Garden

Thinking of adding some perennial flowers to your garden this season, but aren't sure which ones to pick? There are many different types of perennial flowers that can brighten up just about any garden. In this article, we take a deeper look at our favorite perennial flowers, with names and pictures of each one.

A close-up shot of a composition of golden Freesia blooms, showcasing yellow flowers

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53 Yellow Flowers With Names and Pictures

Thinking of adding some bright yellow blooms to your garden this year? The good news is that there's no shortage of yellow flowers to brighten up your planting space. From perennials to annuals, there's plenty of beautiful yellow blooms to go around. In this article, we take a look at some of the most popular yellow flowers for your flower garden.

rex begonias growing in a white pot on a shelf in the shade of sun.

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31 Different Varieties of Colorful Rex Begonias

Are you thinking of growing some rex begonias this season, but aren't sure where to start? There are many different Rex begonia varieties you can grow, depending on what your goals are. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner shares her favorite types of Rex Begonias, with names and pictures of each!

joe pye weed growing in garden with pink flowers at the top of the plant.

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How to Plant, Grow and Care for Joe Pye Weed

Thinking of adding Joe Pye weed to your garden this season? This native plant is a popular perennial that compliments many other plants in the garden. In this article, Certified Master Gardener Laura Elsner takes you through all you need to know about Joe Pye weed, incliding its maintenance and care.

Astrantia Major

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37 Pink Perennial Flowers with Names and Pictures

Thinking of adding some perennial flowers to your garden but aren't sure which ones to pick? Perhaps some pink perennial flowers are just the right addition to your gardening space! In this article, hobby gardener Jason White takes a look at some popular pink perennial plants, with names and pictures of each!

Orange Star Flowers

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Orange Star Lifespan: How Long Do Orange Star Plants Live?

Want to know how long Orange Star Plants live? These Southern African natives are popular perennial bulbs with a long lifespan. But to get the most out of them, they need proper care and maintenance. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses how long these plants live for and how you can extend their lifespan as long as possible.