The Ultimate Impatiens Flowers Growing Guide
Easy-to-grow impatiens flowers are beloved for shade gardens, but downy mildew disease has taken a toll. Learn about disease-resistant impatiens varieties and impatiens care.
Annual Geranium Flower Care and Growing Tips
Though some consider the annual geranium flower too old fashioned, we love these reliable sun-loving beauties for nonstop summer color.
Tree Pruning 101: Proper Tools and Easy Techniques
With the right tools and techniques, you’ll get the tree pruning job done safely and keep your tree healthy and...
Sedums Are National Garden Bureau’s 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year
Sedums are beloved by gardeners — and now they're National Garden Bureau's 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year! Here's why...
Canadian Ginger Care and Growing Tips
Need a ground cover for a shady, damp spot that is easy to grow? Try Canadian ginger! Here's what to...
Top 10 Hosta Varieties to Grow in Your Shade Garden
Add big-foliage energy to your shady corners with colorful, easy-growing hosta varieties for garden beds and container plantings.
Top 10 Full Sun Annuals That Love the Light
Embrace the summer season with eye-catching, pollinator-friendly annuals that thrive in full sun and heat.
Potting Mix vs Garden Soil: What’s the Difference?
Wondering if you can use garden soil in containers? Here's why potting mixes are a better choice, and what to...
Campfire Marshmallow Bidens Won’t Melt in Summer Gardens
Campfire Marshmallow, a sweet, long-blooming bidens flower, keeps blooming for months, no matter how fiery the (summertime) heat climbs.
Etiquette Tips to Garden Like a Good Neighbor
Keep your yards in harmony with these garden etiquette tips. Plus, here's what you should do if your neighbor's plants...
Top 10 Orange Flowering Shrubs for Bright Garden Color
Add sparks — and bring in pollinators — to your garden beds this spring and summer with orange flowering shrubs!
11 Tried-and-True Hummingbird Plants to Grow
Want more hummingbirds? Grow these plants! Birds & Blooms readers share the blooming plants that hummingbirds love most in their...
7 Beautiful Blue Flowering Shrubs to Grow
Add bold, beautiful blooms to your yard with blue flowering shrubs! Plus, see which options are best for pollinators.
Grow Shrubby St. John’s Wort for Pollinators
Shrubby St. John's wort is adaptable and beautiful. These native yellow-flowering shrubs attract bees and butterflies.
Best Eco-Friendly Upgrades for Texas Homes and Gardens 2026
From the sunny Gulf Coast to the rolling Hill Country, making your Texas home a little greener is...
What Is the Chelsea Chop and Should You Try It on Your Plants?
This British pruning trick delivers sturdy perennials with more flowers—no staking needed. See if the Chelsea Chop is right for...
How to Grow California Poppy Flowers
Grow flame-orange California poppy flowers to light up your garden. These flowers will love the sunniest spots in your yard.
Native Wild Bleeding Heart Blooms Through Summer
It's time for a change of heart in your garden. Native wild bleeding heart has many benefits over its popular...
7 Fast-growing Flowers to Attract Hummingbirds
Want a hummingbird garden right now? Here are some fast-growing hummingbird-enticing flowers, handpicked by professional growers.
Top 10 Hummingbird Plants for Full Sun
Hummingbirds love these full sun plants in the garden and will visit them frequently for nectar from summer to fall.
6 Fascinating Cherry Tree Facts You Should Know
A staple of springtime, cherry trees bring bright blossoms and sweetness after winter. Learn about them with delightful cherry tree...
6 Surprising Facts About Wildflowers
Learn wildflower facts to impress your friends and to better understand these plants as spring starts brightening up the landscape.
Top 10 Gold, Silver and Bronze Plants for a Winning Garden
Forge a fantastic garden with these gold, silver and bronze plants! Brighten beds and containers with plants that look like...
Grow Nectar-Rich Scarlet Sage for Hummingbirds
Add flowering scarlet sage plants to your pollinator garden and watch the hummingbirds flock to feed on the sweet nectar.
Mountain Mint Plant Care and Growing Tips
Add native mountain mint plants to your pollinator garden. The flowers attract bees and butterflies and deer steer clear.
Top 10 Tall Perennial Flowers for the Back of the Border
Add some altitude to your garden with these pollinator-favorite tall perennial flowers! Choose from coneflower, blazing star, and more.
Top 10 Drought-Tolerant Shrubs for Home Landscaping
If your region's climate is hot or dry, we have solutions. Grow these drought tolerant shrubs that thrive with minimal...
Do Hummingbirds Feed on Dandelions for Nectar?
Should you embrace dandelions to help hummingbirds and other birds? Find out if dandelions are a source of nectar for...
Flowering Quince vs Camellia: How to Tell the Difference
When most plants are dormant, these shrubs put on a show! Here's how to differentiate between flowering quince and camellia.
Get the Dirt on Viral Garden TikTok Hacks
Social media often promises hacks to make gardening easier — but do they work? Find out which garden TikTok tips...
Pollinator Plants That Thrive in Wet Soil
Bring pollinators to every corner of your yard with these plants for wet soil. Grow camas, cardinal flower, and more...
