How to Plant and Grow Dahlias
These summer showstoppers are as beautiful in a vase as in the garden. Learn how to grow these colorful blooms and show them off in arrangements.
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6 Long-Blooming Perennials That Keep the Color Alive
Say hello to some of our favorite perennials—three for sun and three for shade—that flaunt their color for weeks (or even months).
How to Grow a Chia Plant
More than a gag gift or health food trend, chia is worth adding to your garden. This guide covers how to grow a chia plant outdoors.
How to Plant and Grow Geraniums
A classic garden flower, geraniums have been a gardener's favorite for over a century. They are still popular plants.
If Your Knockout Roses Are Not Blooming, Here's Help
Your Knock Out roses are not producing blooms, and you don't know why? We have the answers and some solutions to get them blooming again in no time.
How to Plant and Grow Spider Lily
Find essential tips for growing the striking spider lily, including how and when to plant the bulbs.
How to Plant and Grow Crinum Lily
Crinum lilies have graced Southern homes with its presence for centuries. In cold climates, crinum lilies shine in pots.
How to Plant and Grow Sundrops for a Splash of Gold in Your Garden
Sundrops are easy to grow in full-sun, high-heat conditions with minimal water during the season. Hundreds of yellow flowers cover the plant in spring.
How to Plant and Grow Species Tulips
Find key tips for growing species tulips. They have longer bloom times than hybrid tulips and naturalize more easily.
5 Annual Flowers for Pots That Are Almost Impossible to Kill
Your annual flower pots will thrive and grow if you pick any or all of these five plants. You can't kill them because they're hardy and strong.
15 Flowers That Don't Need to Be Deadheaded
Growing flowers that don't need to be deadheaded saves time and makes gardening easier. Start with these low-maintenance plants.
14 Must-Know Tips for Planting Bulbs to Ensure a Beautiful Display
Make planting bulbs in your garden beds and containers easier with these must-know tips, including where, when, and how to plant all types of bulbs.
How to Plant and Grow Pentas
Use this guide to grow and care for low-maintenance pentas, plus find out favorite varieties and good companion plants.
12 Beautiful Rabbit- and Deer-Resistant Bulbs for Your Garden
Rabbit- and deer-resistant bulbs are a boon for zones where the wildlife treats your garden like a restaurant.
Best Tropical Flowers for Your Patio
Outdoor tropical flowering plants can help add drama to your patio. You can leave them outdoors and treat them like annuals, or keep them over winter as houseplants.
Are Zinnias Perennials or Annuals? And How to Grow Them
You may be hoping this favorite garden flower will come back next year. But are zinnias perennials? Find out how to enjoy these plants from year to year.
How to Plant and Grow Shrub Roses
Learn to grow shrub roses, which combine all of the best characteristics of roses into a beautiful, low-maintenance plant.
9 Common Rose-Growing Mistakes to Avoid
With a little prevention or a couple of fixes, you can grow better blooms from spring through fall—and have more fun doing it.
Are Mums Perennials That Will Come Back in Spring?
Mums in containers or garden beds can survive winter with these tips.
How to Plant and Grow Squill
Find essential tips for growing squill, hardy spring bulbs and one of the first flowers to bloom after the snow melts.