Flowers add color, structure, and charm to gardens. They’re pollinator magnets, luring bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the site. A flowerless garden is a boring one! Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares these 17 flowering plants that are perfect for starting in March.
Dahlias are some of the most spectacular flowers in the garden. You can grow them from seeds or tubers. But which one is best? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at the pros and cons of growing these beauties both ways.
Cosmos, with their cheery, easy style, bring a naturalized aesthetic in rich shades from bold to bright to pastel. In nearly effortless sweeps of color, they delight from summer til frost. Pollinators enjoy their sweet rewards while we bask in their colorful displays. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores unique cosmos colors from cultivars of the native wildflower species.
Dahlias charm in summer with diverse flower forms in a spectrum of eye-catching colors. Starting the beloved bloomers from seed lets us grow them in numbers and creates an opportunity for surprise as bees craft new selections. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow dahlias from seed for bright surprises in the garden and the vase.
Tuberous begonias have scrumptious blooms in rich hues, from pastel to bold. Their leaves add interest and contrast with unique shapes and deep shades. Enliven the shade collection with these floriferous tropicals, just in time for spring planting.
It's seed starting time! We know it's hard to anticipate when plants will blossom, so we put together this list to tell you just how long you'll have to wait for the most common flowers to bloom. Here are some of our favorite flowers to grow.
Petunias overflow with bountiful, colorful blooms to delight in summertime containers and borders. Growing them from seed lets us choose our favorites and grow them in numbers. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow petunias from seed for bright blooms throughout the summer.
Ranunculi are delightful in the spring-cutting garden and any other place you plant them! Growing these from corms is easy, and with the right environment and a bit of knowledge, you can have these beautiful buttercups lighting up your yard in no time! Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss has some tips for starting your own ranunculus from corms this spring.
Forcing cherry blossoms indoors is an easy way to create gorgeous arrangements. You can enjoy the blooms weeks before they appear outside; they’re perfect for decorating tables, countertops, and windowsills. Longtime gardener Jerad Bryant shares these nine easy steps for forcing cherry blossoms inside.
Did you know you can force forsythia blooms indoors this spring? These striking yellow flowers can transform landscapes and your home. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers the steps to forcing these majestic flowers to bloom in your home.
Flowering quince is a shining star in the early spring garden. Find out how to enjoy this blooming beauty even more by bringing it into the house. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has the information you need to force those branches to bloom.
Primrose charms with early blooms and a sweet fragrance to match the pretty petals. From soft and pastel to bold and bright, their colorful flowers brighten the winter-to-spring garden. With award-winning varieties and easy-to-grow selections, incorporating them into our borders and containers is rewarding come spring. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores favorite and easy-care primrose varieites to grow this season.