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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Cornflower Plants In Containers: Can You Grow Bachelor’s Buttons In A Pot
Can you grow bachelor's button flowers in a pot? You sure can! Click here to learn about container grown cornflower care.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Propagate Lantana: Learn How To Grow Lantana From Cuttings And Seeds
Propagating lantana plants is easy. Click here to learn how to grow more of these beautiful summer flowers.
By Jackie Carroll
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Tuberous Begonia Care - How To Grow Tuberous Begonias
If you can't decide what to plant in that protected, semi-shady corner, you can't go wrong with tuberous begonia. Click here for more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Bird Of Paradise Plant Care: Indoor And Outdoor Birds Of Paradise
One of the most spectacular flowering plants is the Strelitzia bird of paradise. Click to learn about growing these unique beauties.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Care For Your Gardenia Plant
Gardenias are popular ornamental shrubs that are known for their finicky needs. Click here to learn how to grow them.
By Nikki Tilley
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How To Grow Impatiens Plants
Impatiens flowers are bright and cheerful annuals that can light up any dark, shady part of your yard. Click to learn more.
By Heather Rhoades
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Ants On Camellia Flowers: Why Are Camellia Buds Covered With Ants
When you see ants on camellia buds, you can bet there are aphids nearby. Learn why this is and what can be done about it in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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How To Join International Sunflower Guerrilla Gardening Day
Click here for ideas on how to participate in this year's International Sunflower Guerrilla Gardening Day.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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20 Hard-to-Find Spring Flowers & Plants That Look Amazing All Season
It’s finally beginning to look like spring! If you’re eager to find some unique, hard-to-find varietals to satisfy your spring fever, look here first.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Learn About Wild Peony Varieties Native To California
There are a few wild peony varieties native to California. Click here to learn about one them.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Care For Mums In Spring
Mums are only for autumn. Click here to learn about caring for chrysanthemum flowers in spring.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Grow Native Whorled Milkweed In The Garden
Whorled milkweed is beloved by monarch butterflies, but it attracts other pollinators, too. Click to read more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Best California Milkweed Varieties For Monarch Butterflies
Click here to learn what the best milkweed varieties for California are.
By Teo Spengler
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Edible Orchids That Taste As Good As They Look
Orchids have long been used for vanilla flavor, and some orchid varietals are edible in drinks and other foods. Click for more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How Wildflower Strips Help Attract Pollinators To Your Yard
If you have a small garden spot or strip available, fill it with wildflowers for our hungry pollinators. Click to learn more.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Choose The Best Location To Grow Roses In Your Yard
There are some things a beginning rose gardener can do that will make it very easy to be successful. One of those things is choosing where to plant your rose bush. This article will help with that.
By Stan V. Griep
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Rose Deadheading - How To Deadhead A Rose Plant
Do you find the idea of wanting to deadhead roses intimidating? "Deadheading" roses is the removal of the old blooms from our roses. Learn more about that in this article.
By Stan V. Griep