Flower Guides

Looking for some guidance on which flowers to plant in your garden this season? In this section, we cover all things flowers. We take a deeper look at every flower you can think of, from Dahlias, to Asters, and Zinnias. You'll find our "how to plant, grow, and care" guides, as well as lists and names of many different flowers that will provide color and life to your garden.

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How to Get Rid of Rose Suckers in 5 Easy Steps

Does your rose suddenly look different than the variety you planted? Grafting is popular for increasing the hardiness and vigor of many varieties, but the rootstock can send out suckers that threaten your rose. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood explains why suckers happen and what to do about it.

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How to Plant, Grow and Care For Verbena

Thinking of adding a beautiful flower to your flowerbeds this season, but aren't sure what to pick? Why not try verbena! In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker shares everything you need to know about growing verbena, including maintenance and care.

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How to Plant, Grow and Care For Calibrachoa

Thinking of adding calibrachoa to your garden beds this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? These popular flowers are treated as annual plants in most locations and will reward you with beautiful blooms if properly cared for. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker shares everything you need to know about growing calibrachoa in your flowerbeds, including maitnenance and care needs.

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15 Disease Resistant Roses to Grow This Season

Would you love to grow roses without all the fuss? They have a reputation for being finicky and hard to grow, but disease-resistant rose varieties completely change the game. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares her top 15 beautiful and healthy disease-resistant roses for your garden!

Patriotic America Rose For Memorial Day

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13 Patriotic Roses to Plant This Memorial Day Weekend

This Memorial Day, join the tradition of planting or decorating with flowers to honor loved ones who’ve lost their lives in service. In this article, rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares special roses with ties to Memorial Day. Plant one this holiday as a beautiful token of remembrance that will endure for years to come!

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Sweet Peas

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How to Plant, Grow and Care For Sweet Peas

Are you thinking about growing sweet peas this season? These popular flowers can fit just about any garden design. In this article, gardening expert and cut flower farmer Taylor Seivers examines all you need to know about growing sweet peas in your garden, including their maintenance and care needs.

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How to Plant, Grow and Care For Lungwort

Looking to add some Lungwort to your garden? These beautiful perennials can make a wonderful shade garden addition, or low-growing ground cover plant. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner shares all you need to know about growing Lungwort in your garden, including plant maintenance and care tips.

Purple monkshood flowers growing in garden

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How to Plant, Grow and Care For Monkshood

Monkshood flowers are strikingly beautiful, and can be the star of almost any shade garden. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner teaches you everything you need to know about Monkshood flowers, including tips for both maintenance and care.

Dark and Moody Rose Blooming in Garden

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17 Deep and Moody Roses For a Dramatic Garden

Do you love a bit of drama in the garden? Deep and moody roses pop in the landscape with unexpected sultry color. In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood gives the details on dark and beautiful roses you can grow!

Annual Flowers with Bold Red Blooms

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17 Annual Flowers with Bold Red Blooms

Are you looking for some bold red flowers to make a statement in your garden this season? Picking a red annual flower to fill your flowerbeds will ensure you aren't committed to it for more than one season. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker shares her favorite flowering annuals that will bloom in brilliant shades of red!

Early summer blooming flowers in the garden

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37 Flowering Plants That Bloom in Early Summer

Are you looking for some flowering plants that will bloom in early summer? There are many different plants to choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares her favorite early summer flowering plants you can plant this season!

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21 Neutral Colored Roses You Can Grow This Season

Are you drawn to soothing neutral colors? Neutrals have been a popular trend in home decor for a while now, but they are underused in garden palettes. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood talks about 21 elegant neutral-colored roses that will beautify your garden.

Tropical hibiscus shrub being pruned by a gardener with shears. The shrub has bright green foliage with serrated edges and lavender blooms, each with a red center

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How and When to Prune Hibiscus Plants

Do your hibiscus plants need a good pruning? Maybe you aren't sure when to prune them, or how it's done without causing damage to the plant? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares how to prune hibiscus properly, and the best times of year to get it done.

Blue flowering annual plant in garden with striking blooms

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17 Annual Flowers with Beautiful Blue Blooms

When spring hits, annual flowers flood the local garden centers. If you really want to make a statement, adding some annuals that blossom in hues of blue will really improve the look and feel of your garden. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker shares her favorite annual flowers that have blue blooms, with names and pictures of each!

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16 Beautiful and Environmentally Friendly Earth Kind Roses

Would you like to grow roses without harsh chemicals and fertilizers? Earth-KindⓇ roses have been rigorously tested to perform for the environmentally-conscious gardener. In this article, expert gardener and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood talks about Earth-KindⓇ roses and gives the details on cultivars you’ll want to try in your garden!

May Blooming Perennial Flower in Garden

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17 May Blooming Perennials to Plant Right Now

Are you looking for some perennials you can plant now that will bloom in the month of May? There are a number of different flowering perennials you can plant right now, and have blooming this month! In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares her favorite May blooming perennials to get into the ground as soon as possible.