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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7 Flowers That Symbolize Friendship – Perfect for Galentine’s Day!
Get ready for the bestie bouquet to end all bestie bouquets…
By Kayleigh Dray
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My Secret to Glorious Summer Roses Starts in Winter – I Get my Garden Birds to Do the Pest Control
Protect your precious roses from aphids, scale insects, sawflies and other garden pests with this ridiculously easy but effective late-winter hack.
By Emma Kendell
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The Hidden Meanings Behind the Most Romantic Valentine’s Flowers
These beautiful blooms are in season for Valentine’s Day, and each one carries a love story of its own.
By Kayleigh Dray
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This is February’s Birth Flower – And How to Grow It From Seed
Give your February garden a delicate touch with its symbolic birth flower for a charming, long-lasting display.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Discover Your Birth Month Rose – and the Beautiful Meaning Behind Each One
Bold rambling rose? Generous golden bloomer? Here’s the rose that matches your birth month (and why it suits your personality best).
By Kayleigh Dray
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Planting Poppies in Containers for Easy Color and Huge Impact in Small Spaces
Poppies are surprisingly easy to grow in pots when a few basics are met, making them a great fit for balconies, patios, and compact corners that don’t have room for traditional garden beds. Here’s how to pot your own dazzling blooms
By Tyler Schuster
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Start These 9 Flower Seeds in February for a Long‑Lasting Season of Color and Beauty
Dreaming of a dreamily colorful garden when the weather finally warms up? You've come to the right place...
By Kayleigh Dray
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10 Bewitching Blue Flowers That Look Almost Unreal – Start Them From Seed This Winter for a Long Summer of Color
Give your garden a head start on summer with rare blue blooms that look almost too vivid to be real – all grown easily from seed indoors in winter.
By Melanie Griffiths
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What Flower Seed Should You Sow This Year? Take Our Quiz to Find Out
There’s a flower seed to suit everyone – and this fun 8-question quiz will help you find yours.
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to Prune Hibiscus for an Explosion of Exotic Blooms All Summer Long
Keep this tropical beauty healthy by pruning hibiscus the right way. Learn how and when to prune hibiscus plants to keep them vibrant.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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These Breathtaking Blue Blooms Are 2026’s Flower of the Year – and They’re Surprisingly Easy to Grow From Seed
Rare, radiant, and impossibly blue, delphiniums have been named 2026’s Flower of the Year. Discover why they're so special and how to grow them from seed.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Growing Poppies from Seed: Best Care for Pretty Blooms in Borders, Rockeries and Pots
Enjoy effortless beauty with dazzling jewel tones by growing poppies from seed. Whether you prefer delicate wildflowers or bold perennials, here's how to care for these treasured blooms
By Janey Goulding
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7 Beautiful Begonia Varieties Every Gardener Should Know and Grow – Both Indoors and Out!
Every good gardener should be able to recognize these common types of begonias. Find out if you know them all.
By Tyler Schuster
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Born in January? These Are Your Birth Flowers – And Yes, You Can Grow Them From Seed
Calling all January babies! This is how best to dedicate your garden to something deeply meaningful this year…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Start These 10 Flower Seeds in January for a Bloom-Packed Summer
Don't wait for the thaw! Discover the 10 flower varieties that need a long head start indoors, from vibrant begonias to fragrant snapdragons and hardy pansies.
By Tyler Schuster
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What the First Flower You See in 2026 Means for Your Year Ahead
The first flower you spot in the new year can and will impact your life for the next 12 months...
By Kayleigh Dray
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The 10 Easiest Perennials to Grow – Guaranteed Success Even If You’ve Never Gardened Before!
The easiest perennials to grow are also some of the prettiest and best for pollinators! Try one of these easy beauties this year and kick your feet up.
By Teo Spengler





