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Ornamental Gardens

31 Recommended Native Plants For the Southeast

Are you gardening in the Southeast and wondering which native plants you should grow? Many plants grow well in this region, and there’s a spectacular assortment of beautiful, interesting, and easy-to-grow native species you can add to your garden. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen recommends 31 of her favorite native plants.

Flower seeds February. Close-up of flowering Snapdragons plants against a blurred background of a green blooming garden. Snapdragons, also known as Antirrhinum, are characterized by their orange-pink, tubular flowers that resemble dragon jaws. These flowers grow on tall spikes, and their petals are fused to form a wide, open mouth. Their foliage is bright green and lance-shaped, providing a striking contrast to the colorful blooms.

Seeds

17 Flowers to Start From Seed This February

Want to get a head start on your spring garden? February is an ideal time to plant from seed, depending on the last frost date in your region. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton shares her favorites for early sowing!

an herbaceous perennial bed with colorful flowers shines in the sun.

Flowers

15 Flowering Perennials to Direct Seed this February

Itching to get the garden growing? There’s plenty to do in late winter, including direct seeding hardy perennials. In cold climates, look for seeds that require periods of chill and moisture to germinate. Cold stratification benefits many beautiful flowering perennials that can be directly sown this February to emerge in spring. Follow garden professional Katherine Rowe in exploring the possibilities of direct seeding perennials in winter.

a coral peach cactus flowered dahlia shines in a mixed garden bed.

Flowers

Grow These 21 Gorgeous Cut Flowers With Us This Spring!

Have you always wanted to grow a beautiful cut flower garden? In this article, Botanical Interests and Epic Gardening Ambassador Angela Nickerson invites you to join a Spring Cutting Garden Grow-Along. Here, she shares her favorite varieties that provide florist-worthy blooms from spring through fall.

Growing oak from acorn. Close-up of several sprouted acorns in the soil. The sprouted oak acorn, the seed of an oak tree, exhibits a remarkable transformation as it begins to germminate. And small, pale shoot emerges from the top. This shoot gradually elongates into a slender stem, bearing the first set of tiny, delicate leaves.

Trees

Can You Grow Oak Trees From Acorns?

Oak trees are a beautiful, long-lived tree that provides food for both animals and humans (yes, you can eat acorns, too, once they have been properly prepared). But you might be wondering, can you grow oak trees from acorns? Garden expert Kelli Klein answers this question for you!

A billowing nasturtium plant with coral red flowers tumbles over a brick wall.

Seeds

15 Fast-Growing Annuals to Start From Seed

If you’re anxious to get your garden growing and blooming again as early as possible, go all out with these fast-growing annuals. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss as she shares the plants that will get you kicking off the growing season in Epic fashion.

Vivid green succulents arranged in petite brown eco-friendly paper pots, nestled within rich dark soil. Each delicate succulent is adorned with neat brown ribbons, enhancing their charm. These potted succulents rest on a warm brown table.

Cacti & Succulents

Why Won’t My Succulent Bloom? Succulent Blooming Tips

Do you wonder why your indoor succulents aren’t blooming? Any succulent can be coaxed into bloom if you provide the ideal conditions. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen offers some possible issues you may face, plus tips to help encourage your succulent plants to produce beautiful flowers!