Flowers

Flowers are not only beautiful, but help pollinators and beneficial bugs in the garden. Learn how to grow them with our guides.

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9 Reasons Your Poinsettia is Dropping Leaves

Are you watching your poinsettia lose its beautiful foliage? There are a few common causes of this alarming sight. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum breaks down the possible reasons your poinsettia is dropping its leaves.

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7 Moth Orchid Mistakes to Avoid This Season

Moth orchids are among the easiest species to care for. They make beautiful houseplants, and their long-lasting flowers are lovely and reliable. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some things you should avoid when caring for your moth orchid this season.

Delicate plants with slender green stems, small oval leaves, and clusters of tiny, bright blue flowers with yellow centers, known as one of the flower seeds that can be sown on snow for early blooms.

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11 Flower Seeds You Can Sow On the Snow

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need frost-free weather to sow seeds. Many seeds actually require cold exposure to germinate! Join garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey to learn about eleven flowers that you can plant on top of snow.

Top view of poinsettia varieties with multi-coloured bracts in shades of pink, red, variegated and yellow surrounding small yellow flowers, while dark green leaves with pointed edges add contrast to the plants.

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32 Unexpected Poinsettia Varieties to Try this Season

Are you looking to grow colorful novelty poinsettias this winter? In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum takes you through the most unexpected poinsettia varieties to try this season. From multicolor beauties to adorable rarities, these lesser-known poinsettias will add endless style to your indoor spaces.

Close-up of a dying orchid plant with dark green, wilted, and shriveled leaves, sitting in a white plastic pot with potting soil topped with a thin layer of coconut bark, offering a glimpse of how to revive a dying orchid.

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9 Ways to Revive a Dying Orchid

Orchids are bred and hybridized to be exotic, long-blooming houseplants, but sometimes they are finicky. We may fall behind on meeting specific needs and find ourselves with a declining beauty that needs a fresh start. Explore the potential of bringing an orchid back to health with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

Slender green stems hold clusters of flowers with delicate lavender petals and vibrant yellow centers, surrounded by narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Douglas Asters

Douglas asters erupt into bloom from late summer through autumn. Their purple petals and yellow centers decorate landscapes throughout western North America. Why not add them to your garden? Learn how to best care for these wildflowers alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.

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How to Deadhead Mums to Keep the Blooms Coming

Chrysanthemums, full of glory in autumnal tones, benefit from easy deadheading for a lasting show of color. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore the benefits and basics of removing faded blooms to extend flowering and develop strong roots for in-ground selections.

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Should You Hard Prune Roses In Fall To Prevent Winter Damage?

As roses prepare to enter winter dormancy, it isn’t necessarily the time for drastic pruning. But strategic nipping and tucking are essential to best rose health over the winter and in the long run. Explore how preventative pruning contributes to winterizing roses with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

A dense grouping of daisy-like flowers with white petals and bright yellow centers, surrounded by lush green foliage.

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15 Native Wildflowers for Idaho Gardens

Are you an Idaho gardener hoping to add some native wildflowers to your space? Wildflowers are integral to feeding many local pollinators, birds, and other small animals. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some beautiful Idaho natives to add to your garden.