Flower Gardening

Since water runs right through sandy soil, the growing conditions are rather dry, even if the area gets a lot...

Slow-draining clay soil makes life difficult for many plants. Not to worry: these 10 plants for clay soil thrive in...

I almost never begin a post here on Birds & Blooms by giving the botanical name of a plant instead

Are friends always admiring your gorgeous flowers? Spread the splendor of your garden with these beautiful plants, perfect for starting...

You don’t need a lot of space to start a rock garden. Find a corner of your yard or garden...

Gardening zones define where you live - but not necessarily what you can grow.

Flowering ground covers can fill large areas with low-maintenance, high impact blooms. Ground cover flowers brighten your garden with color.

These new plants made the top of our list in 2013. Check the list and add a few to your...

Our top tulips were chosen for their wide variety of color, size, and bloom time.

Plant a rain garden to make better use of the water nature provides.

Healing happens outside too, and therapy gardens are becoming more popular. Learn how to choose therapeutic healing garden plants.

This gorgeous flowering plant will take your breath away, even if you don't love most fall mums.

Cannas flowers, sometimes called canna lilies, are semi-tropical plants that grow from rhizomes. They are native to warmer regions of...

The color theory of pairing colors together from opposite sides of the color wheel for great contrast works well in...

Hollyhocks are easily grown from seed. These summer blooming flowers attract birds, butterflies and bees.

This time of year, one wall of my house is responsible for perfuming the entire neighborhood. My Confederate Jasmine is

Most of us are familiar with seeing vines growing up on a wall or fence. But, have you ever thought

This is a story about an old, overgrown, nameless rose bush.  This poor rose hadn’t been cared for or pruned

Get your questions answered about planting bare root roses. Find out how to prepare the soil, dig a hole and...

In warmer growing zones, you can buy bare root roses in late winter. Learn what to look for before going...

Late-blooming asters are a favorite of many gardeners. One native aster is perfectly suited for the wildlife garden: Carolina aster.

If you're looking for a beautiful blooming shrub, try bougainvillea! Discover the range of bougainvillea colors and find out the...