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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How To Plant Sunflower Seeds For Stunning, Sunny Blooms That Last All Summer
Learning how to plant sunflower seeds is a fun activity for gardeners of all ages and skill levels! Here's everything you need to know to get growing.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Grow A Sorbet Peony For Fluffy Pink Double Blooms With Unique Frills
For pink peonies with a unique edge, the Sorbet peony is a super-frilly bloomer with marshmallow and cream colored petals. Here’s how to grow this dynamic cultivar
By Amy Grant
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Coral Sunset Peony: Your Complete Guide To This Beautiful Color-Changing Hybrid
The coral sunset peony is a gorgeous addition to any garden. This beauty has double blooms that undergo an amazing color change as they age.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Orchid Potting Mediums: How To Choose The Best Mix For Thriving Houseplants
Give your orchids the foundation they need to produce those stunning blooms by understanding which type of potting mix supports healthy, happy plants.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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7 Climbing Roses That Bloom All Summer – For Lasting Beauty & Fragrance
Discover glorious long-blooming climbing roses that will fill your garden with color, charm, and scent season after season.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Grow The Peony Dream Team: 9 Peony Companion Plants For Style And Color
As gorgeous as peonies are, they look even better when grown alongside the right ornamentals. Here are 9 peony companion plants to enhance your blooming shrubs
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Grow A Shirley Temple Peony – For A Touch Of Sweetness In Your Spring Garden
'Shirley Temple' peonies add delicate refinement to any yard. Their beautiful double blooms and gradually changing color are sure to charm.
By Teo Spengler
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My DIY Orchid Potting Mix Boosts Blooms & Saves Money – Here's The Easy Recipe That Can Be Tailored To Any Species
Forget overpriced store mixes – this DIY orchid potting medium improves drainage, supports strong roots, and encourages maximum flowering.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Grow A Kansas Peony For Sublime Magenta Double Blooms And Enduring Fragrance
Growing Kansas peonies will add gorgeous color and fragrance to your garden. Their deep color and lush blooms are sure to make your neighbors jealous!
By Tonya Barnett
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Is Your Orchid Epiphytic? Why It Matters – And How To Tailor Care For The Best Blooms
With quirky aerial roots and exotic flowers, epiphytic orchids are unlike any other houseplant. Find out how to care for them and why they're worth the effort.
By Tonya Barnett
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Growing Climbing Roses: How To Create Elegant Displays With Maximum Blooms
Master the art of growing stunning climbing roses with this essential guide to creating vibrant, fragrant walls and structures all summer long.
By Melanie Griffiths
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How Much Sun Do Roses Need To Grow? Understanding Rose Light Requirements
Discover how much sunlight your roses really need to grow strong, bloom beautifully, and stay healthy all season long.
By Teo Spengler
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Top 10 Flower Seeds To Sow In May For A Joyful Summer Garden Bursting With Color
Sow the seeds of summer this month with our recommended pick of annual and perennial flowers that will create a rich tapestry of color all season long.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Which Plants Give The Most Color? Try These 10 Colorful Plants For A Bold And Beautiful Garden
Every garden can benefit from a splash of color to brighten up dull corners, showcase beds, fill pots, and lift the spirits. Here are 10 of the most colorful plants
By Tonya Barnett
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Grow These 8 Pretty Peony Colors To Include In Your Garden For A Spectacular Spring Rainbow
There are as many shades of peony as there are types of garden – each more gorgeous than the last. Discover some of the most exhilarating peony colors for your yard
By Teo Spengler
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Campanula Bellflowers: Complete Care And Growing Guide For Healthy and Vibrant Blooms
Campanula, or bellflower, is a popular bedding plant that features bell- or star-shaped flowers. These delicate beauties will help add interest to any garden.
By Susan Albert
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Grow ‘Karl Rosenfield’ Peony Plants For The Ultimate Frilly Border Beauties And Cut Flowers
For frilly double magenta peony petals infused with a heady fragrance, grow ‘Karl Rosenfield’ peony plants. Here’s how to cultivate the ultimate plushy blooms
By Tonya Barnett