If you want to add drama to your flower beds, nothing does it quite as opulently as the bearded iris. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to admire the ruffles and frills of some of our favorite showy varieties.
Dahlias bring exquisite blooms over a long flowering season, which makes their care worthwhile. With spring as the prime time for planting and dividing, dahlias are top-of-mind for hooked gardeners. But don’t rush the process, as the tubers love warmth. Garden expert Katherine Rowe reviews the best time to plant dahlias outside for your growing zone.
Selecting flowers for the cutting garden is fun and exciting. There are endless options! Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for some incredible focal point flowers for your floral arrangements.
Tulips are among the most popular spring flowers in the garden and floristry. Learn how and when to cut them for the longest-lasting blooms. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to extend your tulips' vase life.
Gladiolus bulbs are perfect for gardens with short growing seasons! Plant them in spring for midsummer blooms. With proper preparation and succession planting, you’ll cultivate healthy, gorgeous blooms all summer. Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant in getting your gladioli in the ground with these seven tips.
Are you looking for show-stopping blooms for your cut or perennial garden? It’s hard to beat gladiolus for eye-catching flowers and sturdy stems. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum covers the best gladiolus varieties to plant this spring.
Let the spring-inspired creativity flow: It’s time to refresh the collection with container arrangements that meet our growing goals (without diminishing precious earnings). Whether growing edibles or ornamentals, budget-friendly potting designs do the job with a nod to form and function. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe for spring container inspirations that keep the budget focused on growing.
Whether digging up dahlia tubers in the fall or pulling them out of storage in the spring, you never want to find them shriveled, dry, or shrunken. Learn what causes these symptoms to better prevent them in the future. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares the seven most common causes of dry and shriveled dahlias.
One of the collective rites of spring is refreshing the look of our outdoor spaces with exuberant color. Entryway and porch plantings add welcoming cheer and boost curb appeal, whether they’re containers of mixed blooms or singular specimens and hanging baskets. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores favorite spring porch plants to celebrate the season.
If your dahlia tubers need separating this season, we've got you covered. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss walks you through dividing those roots for more beautiful dahlias this year.
Spring is here, and that means it’s time for planting flowers! Join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some of our favorite spring annuals for 2025.
Waking up your dahlia tubers allows the eyes to sprout and lets you know that your tubers are viable. Join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to complete this process.