11 Flowers to Start From Seed in January
Don't let the January cold get you down. Even though it's chilly outside, you can kick off your flower garden by starting seeds indoors. Here are some of our favorites that you can get growing now!
17 Best Beginner Flowers to Grow From Seed
Late winter is ideal for seed sourcing, with our sights on a florific warm season. With easy-to-sow and grow selections, the blooms abound without intensive seedling management or the need for extensive seed-starting supplies. Explore easy flowers to grow from seed with garden expert Katherine Rowe to kick off spring in bloom.
21 Flower Seeds We’re Most Excited to Plant in 2025
It's time to start planning and planting your flowers for the coming year! If you need some inspiration, we would love to share some of our favorites for 2025. Read on to see what cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss is growing in her flower patch this year.
Identify Which Type of Orchid You Have: Common Types and Care Differences
Orchids are some of the world’s most cherished flowers. They come in all kinds of colors and sizes and have unique care differences. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you how to identify which type of orchid you have and how to care for it.
How and When to Cut Back Hellebore Leaves
Hellebores bloom before most other perennials! Their winter and spring blooms add color to still, lifeless gardens during the cold months. Cutting back hellebore foliage is optional, though it has incredible benefits for your plants. Longtime grower Jerad Bryant shares when and how to cut the leaves for peak performance.
Planning Your Spring Flower Garden: 7 Pro Tips
The time for spring planting is fast approaching, and it's time to start planning! You can finally take out that seed catalog and pour over the beautiful possibilities. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some tips on getting off on the right foot!
5 Common Hellebore Diseases: ID and Treatment
In addition to their lovely late winter blooms and handsome foliage, hellebores are relatively carefree perennials. While usually problem-free, they are susceptible to certain diseases, some recoverable and some serious. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in a look at common diseases for hellebores and how to treat and prevent them.
9 Ways to Get Your Paperwhites to Rebloom
Our paperwhites ushered in the holidays in the loveliest ways, and now it’s time for post-bloom care. With some experimenting, you may be able to get blooms in future seasons. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe on caring for paperwhites to enjoy a potential rebloom.
How to Grow Pansies from Seed in 11 Steps
Do you want to enjoy the timeless beauty of pansies this season? These easy-to-grow flowers will make the perfect additions to your flower garden. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you how to grow pansies from seed the easy way.
19 Showstopping Hellebore Varieties to Grow for Winter Blooms
Hellebores are delightful winter bloomers that can add color and beauty to your garden during the cold months. With their saucer-shaped flowers in shades that are both soft and bold, they are the belle of the winter landscape. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to look at some beautiful varieties.
Don’t Throw Away Your Poinsettia: How to Keep it Thriving for Months
After we enjoy the season's revelry, our bright poinsettias fade as they take a (well-deserved!) break as part of their natural growth cycle. In the right conditions, these tropical growers live year-round as houseplants or in the garden in frost-free climates. Want to keep your poinsettia thriving? Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in their best care.
9 Key Tips for Overwintering Hibiscus Plants
Hibiscus are lush and beautiful perennials you’ll want to grow in your garden. However, there are some things you’ll need to do to keep these colorful flowers alive in colder regions. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows what it takes to overwinter your hibiscus plants.