Flower Gardening

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

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.


Grow Lesser Calamint, the Perennial Plant of the Year

The 2021 Perennial Plant of the Year is a perfect pick for pollinators. Lesser calamint supports bees and butterflies from...


15 Beautiful White Flowering Shrubs

If you love white flowers, good news! We found white flowering shrubs for every landscape. And many of these plants...


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.


22 Early Blooming Spring Flowers for Your Garden

These pretty, early spring flowers are the first to pop up in the garden. That’s what makes hellebores, winter heath...


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

Lay the groundwork now for breathtaking blooms after the snow melts. Learn when to plant spring bulbs, how to choose...


White Honeymoon Tulips Are the Blooms You Need in Your Garden

Honeymoon tulips have a snow-white color and delicately fringed petals that will take your breath away.


Everything You Need to Know About Planting and Growing Dahlias

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


This is Why You Should Not Plant Mums in Fall

Mums are a popular choice for colorful fall flowers, but the best season to plant them may surprise you.


How to Overwinter Non-Hardy Bulbs and Tropical Plants

Northern gardeners should follow these proven tips to spare tropical plants and bulbs, including dahlias, gladiolus and begonias, from the...


How to Care for Hydrangeas: 7 Things You Need to Know

Here's a closer look at how to care for hydrangeas, including tips on where and how to plant them.

‘Citrus Splash’ Is the Gorgeous Multicolored Rose You Need in Your Garden

The 'Citrus Splash' rose brings the garden to life with splashes of vivid orange and yellow on the abundant blooms....


The ‘Wee Bit Giddy’ Hydrangea Is the GORGEOUS Flower Missing from Your Garden

'Wee Bit Giddy' is a new color-changing hydrangea that will bring all kinds of beauty to your landscape.


Edible Flowers: What Flowers Can You Eat?

Bring color and tasty accents to your garden and table with edible flowers. Here's the answer if you wonder what...


9 of the Best-Smelling Flowers That Belong in Your Garden

This fragrant mix of annuals and perennials will help you find the best smelling flowers for your garden.


Late-Blooming Fall Flowers That Attract Butterflies

When other blooms are past their prime, looks to these fall flowers that attract butterflies to keep your garden alive...


Here’s How to Change the Color of Your Hydrangeas

If your hydrangea blooms are pink instead of blue—or vice versa—there's a way to get the color you want. Here's...