Grow Garden Pansy Flowers for Early Blooms
Available in a variety of colors, cool-season garden pansy flowers are perfect in beds, containers and hanging baskets.
Wave Petunia Plants Blow Other Petunias out of the Water
If you need a colorful groundcover or container plant, look no further than Wave petunia. Here's how to grow this...
Grow Annual Gomphrena in Your Flower Garden
Gomphrena, also called globe amaranth, is an easy-care annual that anyone can grow. It also makes a great addition to...
Grow Colorful Viola Flowers as Cool-Season Annuals
Be sure to include a colorful viola flower or two in your cool season garden plans. The variety of violas...
Disease-Resistant Beacon Impatiens Adds Color to Shade
Beat downy mildew with vibrant, shade-tolerant Beacon Impatiens—the gardening world's answer to the disease plaguing impatiens since 2011.
Black-Eyed Susan Vine Adds Vertical Garden Interest
Looking for a fast-growing annual vine to adorn a trellis? Try black-eyed Susan vine and enjoy bright blooms until the...
6 Gorgeous Peony Colors to Grow in Your Garden
From bright pink to coral and vibrant yellow, these peony colors will brighten up your garden! Plus, discover the best...
Attract a Crowd of Hummingbirds to Playin’ the Blues Salvia
Pollinators will show up in droves for this blue salvia! Discover how to grow this low-maintenance hummingbird favorite in your...
Beautiful Nasturtium Flowers Keep Bad Bugs Away
Add nasturtium flowers to your vegetable garden. These edible blooms look lovely, attract pollinators and help keep damaging pests away.
Grow a Sarah Bernhardt Peony for Garden Star Power
The Sarah Bernhardt peony is legendary for its beautiful, fragrant pink flowers. Find out how to grow these perennials in...
Add Sweet Alyssum to Spring Containers
Sweet alyssum is a cool season annual that grows well in containers. Get care tips and see combinations with this...
16 Funny Butterfly Pictures You Need to See
Keep your cameras ready this spring. A funny butterfly moment could flutter into view at any moment.
Grow a Fernleaf Peony for Fancy Flowers and Foliage
Discover what makes fernleaf peony leaves and flowers special! Plus, learn about an ideal fernleaf peony hybrid to add to...
14 Pretty Pictures of Peonies in Full Bloom
Peonies are a magical spring and summertime sight! These gorgeous, colorful pictures of peonies will delight all flower lovers.
How to Grow Roses: What You Need to Know
It can be intimidating if you don't know how to grow roses. These rose growing basics will start your rose...
Do Peonies Need Ants to Bloom?
What's the deal with ants on peonies? Do they help or hurt the flowers? Our garden expert clarifies a common...
Top 10 Swallowtail Host Plants and Flowers to Grow
Turn your backyard garden into a beautiful butterfly paradise with these perfect picks for swallowtail host plants and flowers.
African Violet Care 101: Expert Growing Tips
It's a popular houseplant, but can sometimes be tricky to grow. Try these watering, repotting and fertilizer tips for African...
10 Little-Known Peony Plant Facts
Timeless and lovely, a peony plant is beloved for a reason. Discover what makes peonies such popular flowers for gardeners.
Where Do Birds Go During a Rain Storm?
From thunderstorms to blizzards, we'll show you how to protect birds by turning your yard into a shelter.
Plant Native Firebush to Attract Hummingbirds
Does firebush attract hummingbirds? The answer is a resounding yes!
Why Is This Spring-Blooming Plant Called Pigsqueak?
On a list of weird plant names, Miss Piggy pigsqueak ranks near the top! Here's why the plant has its...
What Does Your Favorite Flower Color Say About You?
Do you have a favorite flower color in the garden? Learn the secrets of flower color meanings and which hues...
See the Winners of the 2022 Backyard Video Contest
There's so much activity to see right in the backyard. Check out the fantastic winners of our 2022 Backyard Video...
Hibiscus Flower Care 101: Outdoors and Indoors
The flowers of a tropical hibiscus shrub are showstoppers. Get expert tips for hibiscus care, both outdoors and as houseplants.
Top 10 Colorful Year-Round Shrubs and Bushes
Liven up your yard in every season with year-round shrubs and bushes! From holly to beautyberry, there's a perfect pick...
Top 10 Flowers for Harvesting Seeds
Stick to your plant budget by harvesting seeds from these flowers with seed pods. They'll reward you with blooms in...
The Best Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeders and 12 Tips That Work
Let's be honest: there's no such thing as completely squirrel-proof bird feeders. But you can cut down on squirrels' visits...
How to Grow a Container Garden for Herbs
Follow this step-by-step guide to creating a container garden for herbs. Plus, find out which herbs are the easiest to...