Flowers
Who doesn’t enjoy flowering plants? Their intoxicating scents, eye-popping colors, fancy shapes and textures are truly beautiful. Yet, with so many flowers for the garden and types of flower gardens that can be grown, where does one start? No worries. Our flower gardening info will help you learn how to create flower gardens. From basic flower garden design to growing and caring for specific flowers, we’ll guide you. Don’t let the number of flower gardens and plants grown in them intimidate you. Instead, keep reading for tips on flower gardening.
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Every Garden Needs One Plant That Thrives on Neglect – These Are the 6 Best Ones to ChooseThere are plants that ask for attention… and then there are the ones that quietly get on with it. These are the latter.
By Kayleigh Dray
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7 Perennials to Plant in May for Jaw-Dropping Color That Starts in Spring and Lasts All the Way Through SummerThese are my absolute must-plant perennials for May, if you want a colorful show that starts in spring and lasts all summer long.
By Teo Spengler
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Is Your Yard Too Small? These 6 Powerhouse Roses Only Need 2 Feet to ThriveDon't let a small yard stop you. These six mini rose varieties are perfect for pots and patios.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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7 Foolproof Plants for May – Grow Them Now and Transform a Hot Mess Garden into Something StunningIf your garden isn’t going to plan, May is your chance to reset...
By Kayleigh Dray
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This Flower Glows in the Dark. No, Really! Here's How You Can Grow the World's First Bioluminescent Plant.The world's first bioluminescent plant is finally affordable! Snatch yours up before they sell out.
By Liz Baessler
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Ditch the Red Feeder – This Totally Unique Flower Evolved Just to Attract Hummingbirds, and It's Incredibly Easy to Grow!This vine's snail-shaped flowers are specially designed to fit a hummingbird's tongue. There's still time to plant it this spring and get hoards of hummers!
By Liz Baessler
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Feeling Lazy? These 9 Beautiful Plants Will Give You the Most Reward for the Least EffortIf you want a garden that looks amazing without constant upkeep, try these easy-breezy plants (they practically take care of themselves)...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Popular Zinnia Varieties Every Gardener Should Know and Grow at Least Once in Their LifetimeThere are so many types of zinnias now that picking which ones to grow is harder than caring for these low-maintenance beauties. Here are the top types to know.
By Tonya Barnett
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8 Gorgeous Perennials That Stop Weeds Taking Over Your Yard – Plant Them Early in Spring for Effortless Ground CoverJust because the growing season is underway, that doesn’t mean you need to spend the next few months weeding. Meet the 8 perennials that can keep beds, borders and pathways weed free – but act now, because the planting window is closing fast!
By Janey Goulding
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Underwhelmed by Your Fragrant Flowers? Scent-Stacking Is the New Garden Trend That Turns Borders Into a Wall of PerfumeTransform your garden into a living perfume blend. Discover how to balance top, middle, and base notes using aromatic herbs, roses, and night-blooming flowers.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Sow These 7 Lovely Heritage Flowers for an Easy Yard Refresh – You Only Have to Plant These Self-Seeders Once to Fill Your Beds with Color Year After YearIf you’re looking for easy color but you also appreciate the finer things in life, these heritage flowers are a timeless treasure that will save you loads of future planting time
By Teo Spengler
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How to Grow Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower for Bold Blooms That Last All SummerWith its sunset shades, first-year flowers, and easygoing nature, ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ coneflower brings long-lasting color and pollinator appeal to borders and containers – all with minimal care.
By Amy Grant
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Have You Grown All 8 of These Classic Annual Flowers? Only Serious Gardeners Can Say They HaveFlowers earn their place on the must-grow list not because they’re trendy, but because they always deliver. Gardeners in the know can't pass up these classics.
By Tyler Schuster
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Meet Your Perfect Rose to Plant Now, With a Scent to Match Your Favorite Perfume & Fill Your Garden With a Fragrance You AdoreRoses have all sorts of different scents from sweet honey to spicy cloves, with fruity as well as floral notes, so use your favorite perfume to guide you to the exact right variety that will fragrance your backyard with an aroma you love.
By Emma Kendell
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Say Hello to Your Birth Month Orchid – and Its Surprisingly Personal MeaningThese stunning indoor orchids aren’t just beautiful; they each carry a symbolic meaning tied to your birth month...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Easy Fuchsia Plant Care Guide: Grow These Uniquely Beautiful Blooms to Add a Burst of Color Your Shade GardenFuchsia plants are the perfect solution for gardeners who want bright color and unique blooms, but are limited by a shady landscape. Here's how to grow them.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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If I Could Only Plant One Perennial in April, It Would Be This – It Suppresses Weeds, Thrives on Neglect, Flowers for Months, and Effortlessly Fills Gaps in Borders, Containers, and Path EdgesHardy geraniums are the hardest working perennials you can grow. Planting this pretty ground cover hero in April guarantees low-maintenance flowering beauty from spring to fall. When a plant is this generous with blooms and asks for so little in return, who can resist?
By Janey Goulding





