Flower Gardening

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

Japanese Anemone Care and Growing Tips

Welcome autumn with Japanese anemone — a cheerful perennial that pollinators love! Learn how to grow this low-maintenance plant.

If Your Flower Bulbs Are Growing in Fall, This Is What to Do

It's good to plan ahead for spring by planting bulbs early, but what if the bulbs start growing in fall?...


Design Taylor Swift’s Engagement Garden for Your Own Love Story

Taylor Swift is engaged, and we're in love with the flowers from her photoshoot! Here's how you can create your...


How to Grow Virginia Bluebells

Add a splash of blue to your backyard with Virginia bluebells, a pollinator and butterfly favorite — as well as...


Grow Ligularia Plants to Brighten up Shady Spots

Add ligularia to your yard and never worry about shady areas being 'boring' again! Learn how to grow this bright,...

Virginia Sweetspire Shrub Care and Growing Tips

Need a plant for the soggy problem area in your yard? Give Virginia sweetspire a try! Plus, learn which pollinators...


The Ultimate Goldenrod (Solidago) Growing Guide for Gardeners

Learn to grow goldenrod (solidago), a native pollinator powerhouse that adds a burst of late-season color to your garden.

Pollination 101: How Flower Pollination Works

Read up into the basics of flower pollination — there's more to it than meets the eye! Plus, find flowers...


Threadleaf Coreopsis Care and Growing Tips

Threadleaf coreopsis is a sun-loving perennial that blooms all summer. Add this easy-to-grow perennial flower to your garden.


Grow a Rainbow Garden With Pollinator Plants

Pick pollinator plants in every color! Grow a rainbow garden full of biodiversity for your favorite nectar-seekers.


Find the Perfect Phlox Flower for Your Garden

With a sweet fragrance and beautiful flair, these pollinator-enticing plants add color and elegance to the garden all season long.

The Ultimate Guide to Anemone Flower Care

Learn about the most common anemone flower types and how to care for them. Add these beautiful flowers to your...


Purple Coneflower Care and Growing Tips

Learn how to grow purple coneflower. Adding these flowers to your yard is easy — and they're one of the...


Wave Petunias Launches Anne Geddes Photoshoot Giveaway

Love blooms and babies? Wave Petunias has announced an exciting collaboration with photographer Anne Geddes. You could win a baby...


Impatiens vs Periwinkle Flowers: What’s the Difference?

It can be tricky to tell these two flowers apart. Here's what to know about impatiens vs periwinkle, including whether...


Butterflies Can’t Resist Monarch Magic Ageratum Plants

Add ageratum plants to your flower garden and you'll attract monarch butterflies and many other pollinators. It's just like magic!

Love-in-a-Mist Flower Care and Growing Tips

For a unique, easy-to-grow annual that blooms early in spring, add love-in-a-mist to your garden. Learn how to grow this...


Wisteria Not Blooming? Here’s What to Do

Wisteria's a pretty addition to any garden, but it can be tricky! Here's what to do with a wisteria that...


Azalea Bush Care and Growing Tips

Azalea flowers are the focal point of many gardens. Learn how to make the most of yours with expert azalea...


When (and How) to Prune Lavender for Pretty, Fragrant Blooms

Fragrant lavender plants are beloved by gardeners. Keep your plants healthy and happy with our guide on how to prune...


The FlowerFull Hydrangea Stands Tall in the Garden

Say goodbye to flopping hydrangeas with Flowerfull! The new-for-2025 FlowerFull smooth hydrangea is a charming pick for your yard.


Grow Cup and Saucer Vine to Attract Pollinators

Add fast-growing and gorgeous cup and saucer vine to your yard to bring in hummingbirds, bees, butterflies... and bats?


Dwarf Beardless Iris Flower Growing Guide

Plant dwarf iris bulbs in the garden and look forward to beautiful flowers in early spring. Plus, learn how to...


Planting and Growing Hyacinth Flower Bulbs

Plant hyacinth flower bulbs in the fall for pretty spring blooms. These bulbs are also easy to force indoors for...


Snowdrop Flower (Galanthus) Growing Guide

When you plant snowdrop flower bulbs in your garden, you can look forward to blooms as early as late winter!

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Creeping Phlox (Moss Phlox) Growing Guide

A lush ground cover with cheery spring blooms, creeping phlox, also known as moss phlox, fills in gaps with vibrant...


The Essential Guide to Growing Clematis Vines

Discover expert advice about choosing and growing clematis vines, including varieties, care, and pruning tips.


Bleeding Heart: Pretty Cottage Garden Blooms

An old-fashioned favorite perennial plant, bleeding heart features heart-shaped pink and white flowers in early spring.


Grow Autumn Fire Sedum for Fall Color

Learn how to grow and care of Autumn Fire sedum. Enjoy this fall flower's seasonal color, wildlife benefits and year-round...


Poppy Flower Care and Growing Tips

Plant poppies in fall for a jaw-dropping garden display of summer color. Learn how to grow poppy flower seeds and...


8 Bulbs to Plant in Fall for Blooms in Spring

Start now to get your garden ready for spring. Plant these bulbs in fall for carpets of color the following...