Flower Gardening

Freshen up your flower garden with these expert recommendations, tips and ideas that can make any yard look like a million bucks.

Can Pansies Survive Frost and Overwinter in the Garden?

Pansies can handle light frost and offer multiple seasons of colorful blooms. Learn how to overwinter pansies and enjoy flowers...


Keep Your Garden Blooming by Deadheading Flowers

One simple chore will help your garden bloom better and longer. Deadheading flowers encourages plants to produce blooms instead of...


13 Drought-Tolerant Plants That Can Handle Dry Weather

Even when the rain stops, these drought-tolerant plants keep going strong. They’ll survive dry conditions while adding color and texture...


Plant Fragrant Moonflower to Attract Moths

Wonderfully fragrant moonflower blooms after dark, attracting beautiful sphinx moths to your flower garden. This vining plant is easy to...


17 Best Flowers That Attract Bees

Create an ideal pollinator habitat by growing the plants and flowers bees love most. Plant these flowers that attract bees.


Top 10 Butterfly Host Plants to Attract Pollinators

Ready to take butterfly gardening to the next level? Plant butterfly host plants to give caterpillars food to eat and...


Drought-Tolerant Blackfoot Daisy Can Take the Heat

Native to the southwest, blackfoot daisy loves hot, dry conditions. Grow this gorgeous flower in the sunniest spot you have...


Top 10 Best Flowers for Growing in Pots

Even if you have a small garden, deck or patio, you can still grow beautiful flowers! We found the best...

Top 10 Hummingbird Plants That Grow in Shade

You can attract hummingbirds even in a spot with little sun. It's easy, just plant these 10 hummingbird plants for...


Top 10 Easy Plants for Kids to Grow

Get little ones excited about flower gardening with these easy plants for kids to grow. We also found foolproof vegetables...


Pollinators Love Double Play Spirea

Double Play Big Bang spirea offers bursts of summer color and plenty of perks for pollinators, including butterflies and...


9 Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Flowers

Celebrate the Stars and Stripes with a flower garden bursting with patriotic pride. Here are the best red, white and...


Hummingbirds Will Love These Pink Nasturtium Flowers

Nasturtium flowers have been popular for decades for their edible peppery flavor and bright blooms. But this pink cultivar is...


10 Types of Lilies Gardeners Should Grow

Lilies are beautiful, fragrant blooms for your flower garden. Some lilies are also prized as indoor plants. Learn about the...


Top 10 Classic Yellow Flowers to Grow

From tall to small, yellow flowers add a splash of cheerful color to the backyard. See our favorite yellow blooming...


Top 10 Fast-Growing Annual Flowers

Get a jump-start on spring planting with the prettiest and fastest-growing annuals around.


The Prettiest Yellow Flowering Shrubs for Your Yard

Love sunny yellow flowers? These yellow flowering shrubs will add vibrant color to your garden or landscape. And many of...

17 Blooming Bushes That Attract Butterflies

Attract more beautiful pollinators with these flowering bushes that attract butterflies. You'll also get easy-care vibrant color to fill your...


Top 10 Beautiful Lily Flowers to Love

From Asiatic lilies to Oriental lilies, plant some of these beautiful lily flowers to add color and fragrance to your...


10 Gorgeous Green Flowers for Your Garden

Green isn't just for leaves. Plant these annual and perennial green flowers, and the stunning lime and emerald-hued blooms will...


The Zinnia Profusion Series Will Fill Your Garden With Color

Plant zinnia profusion series for a summer-long parade of color. These flowers are easy to start from seed, disease resistant...


Treat Yourself with Chocolate Cosmos Flowers

Add a sweet treat to your garden with chocolate cosmos flowers. Pollinators love these gorgeous blooms. Get expert growing tips.


Top 16 Easy Flowers Anyone Can Grow

Tired of flowers that won't bloom or can't stand a dry spell? Try one or all of these easy flowers...

10 Seed Catalogs Every Gardener Needs

Growing flowers and vegetables from seed gives you more choices and saves money. Here are 10 great seed catalogs to...


How to Grow Gerbera Daisies in Pots

Daisies are one of the most popular cut flowers in the world. Learn how to grow Gerbera daisies in pots...


Add Annual Vinca Flower to Gardens and Containers

Need a free-flowering plant that tolerates heat and humidity? Annual vinca is a great option for your garden.


Top 10 Dark Colored Flowers That Are Almost Black

These dark colored, almost black, flowers add magic and mystery to the garden all year long, not just at Halloween!


The Ultimate Guide to Planting Spring Bulbs

Get expert advice on planting spring bulbs, including how to choose the best bulbs, and when and how to plant...


The Ultimate Guide to Growing Dahlias

With a little know-how, growing dahlias is an easy way to bring color to your flower garden. See why these...