Flower Garden

Garlic blooms in the summer and have purplish blue flowers that are just gorgeous. Plant garlic in your garden with advice from a third-generation flower grower in this free video on gardening.

Deadheading your flowering plants means removing blooms as they start to die. Not only does this keep your plants healthy and robust looking by removing unsightly half-dead flowers, it also stops...

Bidens are garden plants featuring long green stems and small yellow blooms that resemble that of a daisy, with larger and fewer petals. While they are not suited for garden pots due to their...

Popular, old-fashioned blooms, snapdragons are so named because if you squeeze the blooms, it resembles a dragon opening and closing its mouth. Snapdragons are usually long-stemmed, although dwarf...

Snapdragons are characterized by green shoots that are topped with cone-shaped clusters of bright and delicate blooms. While they are annuals in zones 9b to10, the rest of us can enjoy them as...

There are more than one thousand varieties of lilac trees in the world. They originated in the Balkans and Eastern Europe, but we have varieties from Asia, too. Their blooms may have a single or...

Although there are Asian varieties, lilac bushes are originally from the Balkans and Eastern Europe. There are more than a thousand varieties of the plant. They vary in size, color and shape. The...

There are many flowering plants that attract beautiful wildlife that gardeners can enjoy. Butterfly bushes attract both hummingbirds and butterflies because of the intoxicating aromas they...

Lilac bushes originated in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, although there are Asian lilac bushes as well. In all, there are over 1,000 different varieties of lilac bushes. They come in an array of...

The Mylar plant belongs to the Hyacinthaceae family. Hyacinths start out as bulbs, sprout in the spring, and bloom with colorful clusters of flowers. Caring properly for your Mylar plants ensures...

Garden phlox, with most varieties towering around three feet tall, make the backdrop to many English or country garden designs. These tall beauties area easy to grow, attract butterflies, and...

Dwarf marigolds are a hardy, easy-to-grow flower that is available in several colors and styles of blooms. These flowers require full sun and well-drained soil, and they will bloom for several months.

"The Royalty of Flowers," azaleas, are a popular spring plant. They are hardy shrubs, requiring little maintenance. Deadheading, or the process of removing dead or faded blooms from azalea plants,...

If you have a sunny spot with well-drained soil, you'll have no problem growing salvia. There are many different strains of salvia, but all of them will be a showy addition to the landscape, with...

Daylilies are sturdy flowers that grow wild in most of the United States. When cultivated in a garden, these plants can survive drought, control erosion and bloom year after year. Getting started...

Although it's an old wives' tale that peonies will not open without the help of ants, the two do have a symbiotic relationship. Ants protect their food source, the sweet nectar on the peony buds,...

If you've got shady spots in your garden, under trees or next to the house, you've got options beyond impatiens. Instead, plant shade-loving perennials that will come back year after year.

Liriope, also known as Lilyturf or "Monkey Grass." is a good plant to fill the barren areas under your trees and in shade borders. Because it does well in shady areas, it can be planted any time....

Hydrangeas are flowering bushes that produce pink, blue or white flowers, adding a splash of color to a flower garden or landscaped bed. They are best planted in early summer or late fall and do...

Primrose flowers come in a variety of colors and forms. Spring blooms generally last through the summer and into the fall. Primrose prefers a mild winter climate and performs best in USDA...

Even before the robin, they are nature's first messengers that spring is coming. They are the flowers that push their green tendrils up through snow and unfold the earliest blooms against the cold...

Purple is a royal color that exhibits in nature from an inky plum to a whisper of lavender. Trees, bulbs, annuals, perennials and vines all provide purple-hued blooms, giving your garden a regal...

March is the month of late-winter bare branches and early spring, which brings hardy new arrivals in the garden. Although specific varieties and bloom time windows will vary depending on your USDA...

Off-white or cream is white's romantic shade. A softer-looking white blend, off-white flowers offer a lovely contrast to green. Incorporating off-white flowers into your garden is simple as their...

Southwest gardening can be challenging. Knowing which types of plants do well in an arid environment is the key to a more attractive garden. One way to add color to a garden or lawn is to use...

To grow yellow roses, plant them in a container or in a raised flower bed to keep them moist, but well-drained, and trim back any wilting or spotting blooms. Learn how to maintain a rose bush with...

Phlox provide a brilliant display of highly fragrant blooms in mid-summer. Derived from the Greek word for flame, phlox are often referred to as flame flowers. Although there are more than 60...

While taking my daily stroll through the neighborhood, I came across a flowering bush that had the most beautiful blooms abounding wonderfully from its branches that spanned human height. The...

This article will tell you how to grow Johnny jump up flowers. These flowers are moderately easy to grow, as they require partial shade. Otherwise, these are very easy to grow in your garden, and...

This article will tell you how to grow morning glory flowers (crimson star). These flowers are moderately easy to grow, and they require a lot of care because of their tall height and watering...

Just how to keep those petunias growing.

This article will tell you how to grow moonflowers in your garden. Monnflowers are moderately easy to grow. They look beautiful in your garden as they open up in the evenings. These flowers grow...

Roses are a beautiful addition to any garden or landscaping. They come in a variety of colors and blooms from single stalk varieties to rose bushes. There are also many hybrid roses that have...

Cut hydrangeas are prized for their delicate hues of blue, pink, lavender and white. They are popular adornments for weddings, seasonal celebrations and formal events. If your main purpose for...

Common names for this exotic plant are, Morea Iris, African Iris and Cape Iris. Fortnight Lilies are native to South Africa. Once establish, these plants are very easy to care for and a delightful...

Gerber daisies (Gerbera Jamesonii) are most commonly seen as cut flowers; however, many people plant them in the garden and as potted indoor plants. Their vibrant blooms are 3 1/2 to 5 inches, and...

Rosebushes must be pruned every season to strip out dead wood and encourage growth. Trimming off the dead parts of the rosebush creates more space for the new blooms, allowing them to grow larger...

There are two types of flowering bushes, those that "grow on old wood," or spring flowering bushes, and those that "grow on new wood," or summer and fall bushes. Spring flowering bushes include...

It's high summer and your flower garden is a joy to behold. You want to capture all that gorgeous color, so you grab the camera and start clicking. But when you see the results, it's not quite...

The iris is renowned for its big beautiful blooms, unique color formation and fresh fragrance. Irises are easy to grow however, if you have noticed that your irises are not producing big blooms...

Hydrangeas produce large blooms of either pink or blue that are long lasting and beautiful. Whether your hydrangea flowers are currently pink or blue, you can easily change the color of the blooms...

Gerber daisies are popular flowers in the garden and in the bouquet. Their hues and symmetry make them ideal for wedding bouquets and flower arrangements. However, Gerber daisies are a little bit...

After months of winter gloom the desire to get in the garden and plant is strong. Knowing what flowers to plant and when will guarantee beauty and color galore in your flower garden. Flowers...

Stargazer lilies got their name because their big, beautiful blooms are turned up as though they are gazing at the night sky. The fragrant flowers are a popular choice for flower beds, but they ...

Gardenias are a semitropical flower that grow best in a humid and warm environment. Many gardeners consider gardenias difficult to grow, but they remain popular. They can be grown both indoors and...

A native of South America, Gerberas, which you may also know as African or Hilton Daisies, make a bright and colorful addition to any garden or vase. These perennial blooms come in attractive...

Flowers are much easier to identify when they're in bloom, but your task becomes more difficult when the blooms are gone and all you see are leaves. And, if you know little about flowers to begin...

Having a garden full of blooms extends the feel of the summer season into fall. Choosing a perennial selection that will provide green foliage for the summer but blooms for the fall offers color...

Deadheading is the removal of fading flowers to promote new blooms and keep a plant at its healthiest. Flowering is how plants make their seeds; as flowers die, the plant spends its energy...

They are some of the brightest and showiest flowers in your garden. They lighten and brighten your mood as well as your landscape. They come in root form, seeds and bulbs. They can be the star...