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White sweet alyssum flowers

Sweet alyssum: How to grow this fragrant beauty

Sweet alyssum flowers are gorgeous and smell incredible. If you want to add this lovely flower to your garden, then here's what you need to know.
Purple periwinkle (Vinca minor) flowers

Vinca minor as ground cover: Here’s what you should know

Pastel purple and white African daisy flowers

African daisy care: Tips for healthy, vibrant blooms

Purple and blue hydrangeas

How to turn brown hydrangea leaves back to green

A patch of calendula flowers

Calendula flower care 101: A guide for beginners

Dark pink lupine flowers

Lupine flowers: Tips for successful growing and care

Pink hellebore flowers

6 delightful lenten rose varieties to add to your garden

Forget-me-not flowers

Plant these compact, small flowers if you’re short on garden space

Raised garden beds with wooden walls, surrounded by bug nets

Square foot gardening: The easiest way to maximize small spaces

Female rufous hummingbird visiting a pink flower

The best flowers to attract hummingbirds to your spring garden

A garden of flowers and trees

The top gardening trends to watch in 2025

Border garden planted with drought-tolerant flowers

Building a drought-tolerant garden? Here are 7 must-know tips

A close-up of a marigold bloom

Companion flowers for vegetables: What to plant in your garden

Some flowers can actually help your vegetable garden thrive. Here are some of our favorite companion flowers for vegetables that you should start growing now.
A row of kniphofia plants, also called red hot pokers or torch lilies

The top tall flowers for dramatic garden displays

Want to add drama and pizazz to your garden? These tall flowers are just the thing to do the trick! Plus, they're all easy to grow, even for beginners.
White hollyhock flowers against a stone wall

Hollyhock growing guide: Everything you need to know

Hollyhocks are gorgeous flowers, and they're surprisingly easy to grow. To get started with your own, here's what you need to know.
A field of lavender

5 gorgeous perennials that like full sun: Top picks

Worried that your garden gets too much sun? These gorgeous perennials that like full sun will make the perfect additions to your sunny garden.
Purple heliotrope flowers growing outdoors

The beauty of heliotropes: A beginner’s care guide

Heliotrope is a beautiful purple flower with a lovely smell. If you want to add this plant to your home or garden, here's what to know to help it thrive.
Stonecrop in a rock garden

5 incredible plants for rock gardens: Consider these options

Rock gardens are easy to set up and simple to maintain, but what should plant in them? Here are some of our favorite plants for rock gardens to help you start.
Purple and white columbine flowers

These are our favorite perennial shade flowers for your yard

Shady garden spots can be hard to plant in. Try growing these shade-loving perennial flowers and watch your shaded garden spring to life around you.
Shady flower garden

How to make a flower garden: Tips for a vibrant, thriving space

Starting a new hobby can be hard, but we're here to help. This simple guide to starting a flower garden will walk you through the process step by step.
A heliotrope plant growing in a garden

What is no-dig gardening? Here’s how to do it

No-dig gardening is a simple way to grow plants, but how do you get started? We'll show you how in this simple guide to no-dig gardening.
Raised garden beds with vegetable plants growing in them

Raised bed gardening for beginners: The ultimate guide

Raised garden beds can be useful, but if you aren't experienced with them it can be overwhelming. This beginner's guide to raised bed gardening will help.
A cluster of tall, colorful wildflowers

Start a vibrant wildflower garden with native plants: Here’s how

Wildflower gardens are a great way to beautify your land by using native plants. Here are some tips for building your own.
Coral Knock Out roses

6 amazing companion plants for Knock Out roses — and 3 to skip

Even with a hardy variety like the Knock Out rose, make sure you’re growing your flowers next to plants that offer benefits and don’t compete for resources.
Various colorful flowers in a garden with a low wooden wall border

Transform your garden with these beautiful landscape edging ideas

Landscape edging can take many different forms. If you aren't sure where to start, here are a few ideas to help you get started.
Bromeliads in bloom

Do bromeliads die after flowering? The full explanation

Flowering bromeliad care depends on whether or not you want to encourage new bromeliads pups. Remember that each bromeliad only blooms once.
Blue larkspur delphinium flowers

The essential delphinium care guide for healthy, vibrant plants

Delphiniums are known for their vibrant flowers and tall flower spikes. If you want to add some to your home or garden, here's everything you need to know.
Hand touching calla bloom

How to start calla lily seeds and grow beautiful blooms

Follow these tips to grow calla lilies from seeds in no time. With patience, you’ll have a new calla lily plant to show for all your hard work.
Purple and white columbine flowers

Flowers to plant in spring: Your guide to beautiful blooms

Spring gardens full of bright, colorful flowers are the perfect way to celebrate the warmer weather. Here are some of the best flowers to plant in spring.
Butterflies on butterfly bush

Butterfly bushes 101: A complete guide for gardeners

Butterflies are a beautiful sight in any garden. To attract tons of them, here's how to grow your own butterfly bushes.
A rose plant with bright yellow blooms

Black spots on roses? Here’s how to treat the fungus

Are your roses infected with black spot disease? Here's how to treat the fungus and get your roses back into beautiful form.
A forsythia bush with yellow flowers

Add beauty to your garden with these stunning spring flowering shrubs

Spring flowering shrubs add life and color to an early spring garden. Here are some of our favorites to consider adding to your yard or garden this year.
Stargazer lily bloom

The best bulbs to plant in spring for lasting beauty in summer and fall

A summer garden full of vibrant colors can start as just a few bulbs planted in spring. If you want to get started, here are some of the best bulbs to plant.
A field of lavender flowers

Purple plants that will make your garden pop this season

Purple flowers come in a variety of gorgeous shades, from pale lavender to deep plum. If you want to add some to your garden, here are the best purple flowers.
Pink geraniums in hanging basket

Flower pots 101: Picking the best ones for your spring garden

Consider your environment and the flowers you want to plant to find the best containers. Selecting the right flower pots can elevate your garden landscape.