Flower Basics

Flowers make a lovely addition to any garden. The trick to flowers is keeping them healthy without allowing them to be choked by weeds, which prohibit flower growth and look terrible. Weeds are...

Calibrachoa, more commonly known as "Million Bells," are a continually blooming flower that gardeners often use to edge borders. They can also be planted in hanging baskets and patio containers to...

Bird of Paradise plants (Strelitzia reginae) are considered easy to grow and almost never suffer from attack by disease or pests. They produce brilliant orange and blue flowers on tall stalks,...

Bringing dying flowers back to life to is no easy task, but it can be done if you have the right tools. One of the most important is a fertilizer that is high in phosphorus. When applied as...

Many people may not realize the importance of fertilizing your plants in the winter. This is something you want to think about if you want to see your plants return in the spring. Plants that have...

The daylily is sometimes called the "perfect perennial" for many reasons. Daylilies can be found in a large variety of colors and sizes, can be grown in most climates, and are very easy to care...

Daylilies only have one day of bloom per flower. However, there are many flower heads on a plant so that the actual blooming time for the plant lasts about three weeks. There are nearly 60,000...

Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) is a charming, low-growing perennial that produces a carpet of flowers in the spring. Creeping phlox grows to only about 6 inches tall, and will form a dense mat...

Hydrangea flowers are shrubs native to Asia and North and South America. Approximately twenty-three species and over one hundred varieties of hydrangeas exist. Different varieties prefer different...

Cardinal flowers, also known as Lobelia cardinalis, are known for their hardiness and simple care instructions. Cardinal flowers are actually wildflowers that are native to North America. Their...

Exbury Golden Eagle Azaleas are a hybrid of azaleas from England and Belgium. The stems carry up to 30 trumpet-like flowers that are up to three centimeters in width, blooming in mid to late...

Gardeners spend all spring planting and cultivating their flower beds for the most blooms possible. But when the weather begins to turn cold, they have leggy, tall flowers with wilted or dead...

Passion flower is a tropical flower that typically grows as a vine reaching 15 to 30 feet high. The flowers, which can be white or purple/blue, bloom all summer and release a delicate scent. In a...

It is August and everything in your garden is dried up or looking sunburnt. But, the Black Eyed Susan is the one glorious, easy care plant that is in the full sun all day loving it. The Black Eye...

Orchids can thrive in the outdoors out of their natural habitat but do require environmental conditions that support their unique needs. Most orchids can survive in containers, terrestrially and...

The alstroemeria is a hardy, easy to grow flower, requiring minimal care for months of colorful, long lasting blooms throughout the warmer periods of the year. Often confused with the popular...

Make sure your beautiful peonies grow next year as healthy as they were this year by preparing your flowers for winter.

Mushrooms are grown for many different purposes, and they're easy to grow in decaying wood, or mulch. Grow mushrooms in rotten wood with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video...

Flowerbeds not only beautify a home, but also soften the structures and hardscapes, and give your property a finished look. In just a few steps, you can create a flowerbed that will boost your...

Gardenias are tropical plants with large, white, fragrant flowers. They are extremely popular in the Southern United States, as they thrive in humid environments. Gardenia flowers have very...

Cannas are exotic-looking flowers that are easy to grow, plus they bloom all summer long. Cannas are tall, tropical plants that come in many colors and grace many public gardens and zoos. It is...

Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea)--sometimes listed as Althaea in garden catalogs since it was previous known by this name--grows to heights of 5 to 8 feet. It features a tall slender stalk covered with...

Planting calla lilies in a garden helps provide an abundant source of fresh cut flowers. Calla lilies come in assorted colors from white, yellow, pink, purple and burgundy. They originated from...

Daylilies are vigorous and rugged perennials that will bloom in your garden for many years. They belong to the genus Hemerocalilis and have been around thousands of years dating back to 551 B.C. ...

One of the best things about daisies, besides their delightful range of appearance and colors, is that they are usually a perennial plant. They will grow back year after year with proper pruning...

Carnations have long been a popular flower both in cut bouquets and in the garden. White carnations have come to symbolize both love and good luck, when added to a group of colorful flowers they...

In this free video clip series, our expert will show you the process of planting azaleas from start to finish: soil testing to maintenance. In this clip, learn how to mulch the azalea bed.

Carnations are the added touch for bouquets and coursages. They are excellent in floral arrangements and great border plants that bloom all season long.Carnations are easy to grow. They do best in...

A flower garden that blooms from spring through the first frost is every gardener’s dream. Flowering plants come in a limitless array of textures, sizes, colors and varieties. Successful...

Unsightly weeds can turn a beautiful flower garden into a mess in just a few days. For this reason many homeowners are choosing to install weed barriers to deter weeds from growing amongst their...

During the spring, there's always a chance of a hard frost after your young trees and perennials start to bud or bloom. A hard frost is when the air temperature dips below freezing for more than...

Mulch is a substance placed over the top layer of spring plants and garden areas to help protect them during the cold winter months. Mulch helps hold moisture in during watering and also helps...

Perennials are flowers that come back every year. You can transplant them from one location to another in the fall and spring months. Some perennials need to be moved because they're not getting...

Perennials are flowers that come back every year. You can transplant them from one location to another in the fall and spring months. Some perennials need to be moved because they're not getting...

Mulch is a substance placed over the top layer of spring plants and garden areas to help protect them during the cold winter months. Mulch helps hold moisture in during watering and also helps...

Yarrow is known for its flat-topped clusters of white, yellow, pink or red flowers that bloom all summer. Yarrow makes a good fresh or dried cut flower.