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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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
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Lobelia Care Guide: How To Grow Edging Lobelia
A lovely herb plant with bright blue to purple blossoms, the trailing lobelia flower is a perfect choice for filling in around garden beds, driveways and borders. It’s easy to grow and, depending on your zone, can be an annual or perennial.
By Nikki Tilley
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Lantana Care Guide: Planting & Caring For Lantana
The lantana bush can grow in some of the toughest conditions, with multi-colored blooms that are loved by gardeners and pollinators.
By Nikki Tilley
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Growing Geraniums In Containers For More Blooms In Small Spaces
No matter how small your yard or window space, there’s a place for a potted geranium. Make sure yours last for longer with this guide to growing geraniums in containers
By Janey Goulding
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Tips For Watering Petunias Properly, According To Experts
Are you watering your petunias correctly? Let our flower expert show you how it's done.
By Tonya Barnett
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Gerbera Daisy Indoor Care: Complete Growing Guide
With their bright, showy flowers, gerbera daisies make popular houseplants. Learn how to care for them effectively – and how to tackle common growing issues.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Orchid Roots: How To Care For Aerial Orchid Roots To Keep Plants Healthy
Does your orchid have exposed roots growing out the top of the pot? Find out what to do with aerial orchid roots – and whether you should trim them.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How And When To Fertilize Petunias
Adding petunia fertilizer to your gorgeous flowering beds or pots is crucial for heavy-feeding petunias.
By Tonya Barnett
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Grow More Roses For Free: Propagate Roses From Cuttings
As long as the breed isn’t patented and you have sharp shears, it’s easier than you think to propagate roses from cuttings. Here’s how to rejuvenate your precious rose bushes
By Tonya Barnett
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Overwintering Geraniums: Best Winter Care So They Last For Longer
Taking the time for overwintering geraniums is one of the key ways to extend the longevity of your beloved plants. We show you how to keep them flourishing year after year
By Heather Rhoades
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What To Do With A Poinsettia After Christmas
We've all wondered what to do with a poinsettia after Christmas. Nurture it through the year for more bright blooms next winter.
By Nikki Tilley
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Epidendrum Radicans Or Reed Orchid Care & Characteristics
Epidendum radicans or “reed orchids” can be garden-grown in warmer regions, and are easy to grow indoors or out.
By Tonya Barnett
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Why Are My African Violet Flowers Dying?
If your African violet flowers are dying, there are a few things you need to check, especially if they’re wilting, drooping or turning brown.
By Tonya Barnett
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8 Ideas For Decorating With Poinsettias This Holiday Season
When you’re decorating with poinsettias, consider experimenting with different varieties and fun holiday ideas.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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10 Stunning Plants For Winter Color – These Expert Picks Will Bring Your Garden To Life
This winter, add a welcome burst of color to borders and pots with this expert-curated selection of flowers, shrubs, and trees
By Melanie Griffiths