Flower Gardening

Late-blooming aster flower varieties will attract butterflies and bees to your garden throughout the end of summer and into fall.

A coneflower is easy to care for and comes in a rainbow of varieties, including the classic purple coneflower. Plus,...

Autumn sage produces tube-shaped flowers that last from fall to spring. The colorful blooms are irresistible to butterflies and hummingbirds.

A milkweed expert answers questions, including why monarchs need milkweed, when to plant milkweed, and how to grow a milkweed...

If you don't have much space, you can still grow coneflowers! Find the perfect dwarf coneflower for your garden, in...

Passionvine is a host plant for several caterpillars. But there's one non-native variety that wildlife gardeners should probably avoid planting.

Tantalizing perennial coneflowers boast dramatic flowers all summer—here's what you need to know to ensure they overwinter.

Cutleaf coneflower is the ideal option for gardeners who want a low-maintenance perennial that supports backyard birds and bees all...

Plant coneflower seeds now for lots of wildlife benefits in the future!

Keep your garden growing into fall with autumn crocus, a late-season bloom with plenty of interest. Here's how to add...

Make the pollinators in your backyard happy by adding black-eyed Susan flowers to your garden! Here's how to grow them.

If you're thinking pink when adding a shrub to your yard, look no further than deutzia! Here's why this long-lived...

Easy to grow and guaranteed to add bursts of showy blossoms to any garden, gladiolus flowers, classic summer bloomers, are...

It’s summer and your container garden might be looking, well, not great. An expert reveals how to refresh (and keep...

Begonia care is easier than you think. The glamorous flowers of double begonias make a real splash in a flower...

Looking to add lots of color to your garden? Look no further than easy-to-grow Cheyenne Spirit coneflower, a pollinator favorite.

These vibrant flowers are a staple in many gardens! Appreciate their beauty with a healthy garden of lovely pictures of...

Plenty of people are named after flowers. But did you know that some plants have people's names, too! Grow a...

One native, late-blooming aster is perfectly suited for southern marshes and wetlands: climbing aster, also known as Carolina aster.

Sunny sunflowers are a favorite sign of summer. These spectacular sunflower pictures from readers will surely brighten your day.

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but some are sweeter than others. Try these top-notch fragrant...

If your garden is dry, sunny and hot, try prairie coneflower! These colorful native wildflowers will delight birds and pollinators.

These two rose subtypes are immensely popular, but which is right for you? Learn the differences between a floribunda and...

If you've ever pricked your finger while gardening, you've probably wondered why roses have thorns. Also find out what rose...

Gardeners often wonder "Do roses need full sun?" While many varieties do, some roses can survive and thrive in other...

Learn how to grow and care for Joe Pye weed: a late-blooming fuzzy, fragrant plant that butterflies and bees absolutely...

Love the smell of catmint but don't want stray cats in your yard? Get expert tips to solve this garden...

Hybrid tea rose bushes are some of the most popular varieties for their fragrant, showy flowers. Try these classic beauties...

Interested in growing a bonsai plant? Try a Serissa bonsai, commonly known as Japanese snow rose or Tree of a...