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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5 Marsh Marigold Lookalikes – And Which Cause The Most Harm
Marsh marigolds have several lookalikes, and some of these lovely fast-growing plants can be harmful and invasive. It’s good to know the difference.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Make An Orchid Terrarium – Create A Beautiful Living Artwork
Plant an elegant orchid terrarium with this simple step-by-step project that will make a showpiece for your indoor garden
By Melanie Griffiths
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Easiest Ways To Propagate Jasmine: Simple How-To Guide
With a wide variety of types to choose from, who wouldn’t want to propagate jasmine plants? Whether they’re the heavenly fragrant variety or just beautiful climbers, learn the best ways to grow more of them.
By Anne Baley
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How To Propagate Begonias The Right Way, According To Pros
Once you know how to propagate begonias you’ll never want to stop multiplying these beauties for houseplants or outdoor borders and beds.
By Jackie Rhoades
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How To Care For A Rose In Winter For Big Blooms Next Year
A rose in winter needs attention so it can delight us with loads of perfect blooms in late spring and summer. Rose winter pruning is vital for a happier rose and an abundance of beautiful blooms.
By Stan V. Griep
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How To Transplant Roses: Expert Guide To Moving Your Rose Bush
When it's time to transplant roses, it’s important to know when to dig them up, the best ways to handle them and how to replant them in a new garden space or pot. Your beautiful roses will thank you.
By Nikki Tilley
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Begonia Watering: How To Water Begonias (And When To Leave Them Alone!)
Improving the way you hydrate your begonias can have a major impact on their life expectancy and flowering quality. We explain how to get better at begonia watering
By Tonya Barnett
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How Often To Water Your Mums For Beautiful, Long-Lasting Blooms
Watering chrysanthemums relies in part on whether your plants are in the garden or in a pot, but there is a knack to doing it well. We show you how often to water your mums for the best blooms
By Tonya Barnett
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Romantic Rose Varieties To Make Your Heart Flutter: 8 Best Roses For Romance
Romantic rose varieties are plentiful – but if you are looking for a few of the ultimate selections for love, here are eight of the best rose cultivars you can try
By Tonya Barnett
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Coreopsis (Tickseed): Complete Plant Care & Growing Guide
Planting coreopsis gives gardens, containers, and borders a bright splash of color, and invites our beloved pollinators to come for a visit. Easy to plant, they are reliable and colorful.
By Becca Badgett
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How To Grow Gazania Treasure Flowers: Care Of Gazania Flowers
Gazania treasure flowers are beautiful and so easy to care for. They thrive in a wide variety of weather soils and weather conditions, and provide an interesting and colorful groundcover.
By Becca Badgett
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It’s Official! This Classic Cottage Garden Favorite Is The 2024 Flower Of The Year
The 2024 Flower of the Year is a long-time garden favorite. Here’s why you will see peonies everywhere this year–and why you should add one to your garden.
By Laura Walters
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French Flowers To Add A Touch Of Romance To Any Garden
Feeling love-struck is something that French flower enthusiasts have elevated to the level of an art form. Here we consider the most romantic French flowers you can grow
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Orchids After Blooming: Learn About Orchid Care After Blooms Drop
Knowing how to support orchids after blooming increases your chances of sustained ornamental displays. Here’s how to give the best orchid care after blooms die
By Tonya Barnett
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Campanula Care: How To Grow A Bellflower Plant
The lovely campanula flower, or bellflower, comes in different colors, shapes and sizes, and adds a bright, delicate element to a yard, garden or planter.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Overwinter Fuchsia For Beautiful Blooms Next Year
Fuchsia lovers: Fuchsia overwintering can be done in several ways. Learn how to overwinter this beautiful plant for lovely blooms year after year.
By Heather Rhoades
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Foxglove Care Guide: How To Grow Foxglove Flowers
The foxglove flower, while toxic, is a beautiful stately ornamental addition to any garden and an easy-growing self-seeding plant. Just don’t ingest it or grow it where children or pets might play.
By Becca Badgett