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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Poinsettia Care - How Do You Take Care Of Poinsettias
By Nikki Tilley
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How To Make A Poinsettia Flower Year After Year
Don’t destroy your holiday poinsettia when it declines. You can get a poinsettia to rebloom again next winter.
By Nikki Tilley
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How To Grow Plumeria
You can grow fragrant plumeria plants at home under the right conditions, but they dislike cold temperatures.
By Nikki Tilley
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Growing Jasmine Plant: Information For Growing And Care Of A Jasmine Vine
The heady fragrance of flowering jasmine in your garden only requires knowing how to plant and care for it.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Tips On Growing And Caring For Salvia Plants
Salvias are easy-going plants that produce gorgeous stalks of flowers. Let our flower expert teach you how to start growing.
By Tonya Barnett
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Beginner Orchid Growing: Getting Started With Orchid Plants
Orchids have a reputation for being finicky, difficult plants, but many orchids are no harder to grow than your average houseplant. Start with an "easy" orchid, then learn the basics of growing orchids. This article will help get you started.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How To Grow Peonies The Right Way
Peonies are showstoppers in the garden, as long as you treat them right. We've got everything you need to know.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Bat Flower Care - Tips For Growing Tacca Bat Flowers
Growing Tacca bat flowers is a great way to have an unusual flower or novelty plant, both indoors and out. Bat flower info indicates the plant is actually an orchid. Read here to learn how to grow this plant.
By Becca Badgett
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Winterizing Milkweed: Caring For Milkweed Plants In Winter
Many wild milkweed plants, often considered weeds, will grow happily wherever they sprout without any "help" from gardeners. Though many milkweed plants need only the help of Mother Nature, this article will cover winter care of milkweed and whether it's necessary.
By Darcy Larum
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Hibiscus Winter Care
Overwintering hibiscus in zones that aren’t tropical is possible with care for its particular winter needs.
By Heather Rhoades
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Tips For Growing Russian Sage
Russian sage is drought tolerant and loved by pollinators. And it looks great to boot. Learn to grow it here.
By Jackie Carroll
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The Best Way To Cut Flowers For Long-Lasting Arrangements
Learn the best way to cut flowers for bouquets from our resident cut flower expert.
By Tonya Barnett
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Growing Geraniums: Tips For The Care Of Geraniums
Geraniums are some of the most popular flowers, and for good reason. We'll teach you how to grow these vibrant, easy plants.
By Nikki Tilley
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Tips For Companion Planting Nasturtiums
Try planting nasturtium among your vegetables as a companion to deter pests and enhance their mutual growth. Learn how.
By Tonya Barnett
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Best Late Summer Blooming Flowers
Click here for an outline of some favorite fall annuals and late summer blooming perennials.
By Tonya Barnett
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Zinnia Water Requirements: How Much Water Do Zinnias Need?
If you love easy to grow zinnias, learn the best practices for keeping them properly watered and healthy. Click for more.
By Tonya Barnett
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Complete Guide To Deadheading: Why And How To Get Rid Of Faded Flowers
Deadheading is an important chore that can make a big difference in plant health and the amount of blooms a plant produces. Here's how to do it the right way.
By Nikki Tilley