Flower Gardening
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As a gardener, you can take a few simple steps—some of which, you’re likely already doing—to help the planet. -
Nasturtiums are among the easiest flowers to grow from seed. The seeds are fairly large and they can be planted right in the garden. -
Orchard mason bees are small bees native to North America and are very good pollinators for flowers and fruit trees. They visit as many a 1,000 blooms per day. -
How to plant and grow peonies. -
Daffodils deliver -- by far -- more flowers for a longer time with less care than any other bulbs you can plant. They'll thrive just about anywhere, and come back year after year in ever greater numbers. -
Beekeeping and gardening go naturally together. Here are some things prospective beekeepers should consider. -
You may have heard that you can change the color of a hydrangea's flowers by adjusting soil pH. But there's a little more to it than that. -
Apply water just where you want it -- and not where you don't. With the Snip-n-Drip Soaker System you can easily create a customized watering drip system. -
Should you soak, drip or spray? Here's how to choose the best way to water each of your gardens. -
Charles Barnhoorn oversees amaryllis production for one of the world's largest amaryllis growers, in South Africa -- a farm started by his grandfather. -
In the three years since she and her videographer/husband Aaron started making Garden Answer advice videos, Laura has collected a social media following of more than 6 million people. -
Hardiness ratings are handy guidelines that can help you select perennials plants, trees and shrubs. -
Confused about sizing for garden gloves? It's usually based on a hand measurement that is actually pretty simple. -
Propagating succulents is simple, once you understand the technique. Erin Kirkpatrick with a succulent rosette. -
Time to get the seedlings in the garden, right? No! -
Using bamboo for attractive and functional structures in your garden. -
Techniques for keeping weeds at bay. -
If you and your garden have entered the midsummer doldrums, here are a few tricks to perk you both up. -
Plant a garden with bouquets in mind. By choosing carefully, you can have a steady supply of blooms -- from the first daffodils of April to the last mums of November. -
No matter how large or small your garden, almost everyone has room for a few spring bulbs. -
How to preserve summer beauty by drying treasured blooms. -
The basics of garden design, plant selection and care. -
Tips for making fresh-cut evergreen boughs and wreaths last longer. -
Climbing plants climb in particular ways: some wrap, some adhere, and some curl. Learn to recognize which plants do what, so you can choose the right kind of trellis or support. -
How water-wise techniques transformed a half-acre desert into a lush garden.
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Some annuals are especially easy to grow. Learn how. -
There's no easier way to improve plant health, pest and disease resistance, flower and fruit production and overall beauty. -
Learn how to build a "rain garden," a special type of planting that's designed to capture storm runoff in a creative, beautiful way. -
If you have an established perennial garden that's more than two or three years old, chances are good that you have some plants out there (probably quite a few) that need your attention. -
Instructions for using Seed Balls -
How to compose a springtime garden that features wave after wave of blooms. -
Learn how to grow the canna lily, a tropical beauty that provides plenty of color in summer. -
A list of 10 easy-to-grow perennials that usually bloom in their first growing season. Complete how-to, plus seed-starting tips. -
Edible flowers are a fun and easy way to add color and flavor to all sorts of dishes--especially when you can pick them right from your own garden. -
Learn how to turn your garden into a more compelling destination in the evening hours. -
If there's a "sure bet" perennial, it must be the daylily. They thrive from Minnesota to Florida (zones 3 to 9), tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions, are not troubled by diseases or pests, and bloom faithfully for years with virtually no attention. -
The key tools are support grids, rings, metal linking stakes, bamboo stakes and poles. If you have a few of each kind on hand, you'll be ready for the season's challenges. -
Every flower gardener should enjoy the pleasure of growing clematis. If you already have a plant or two in your garden, youre probably scheming about how to squeeze in another one! -
To help ensure your success with roses, we've gathered some rose care products to help you get the most from your roses. -
Do you believe in magic? Miniature gardens welcome wee folk to your back yard. -
In areas where rainfall is abundant, gardeners often struggle to grow lavender and other Mediterranean natives that require well-drained soils. The perfect solution: Create a dry garden in a raised bed. -
Slideshow features our self-watering Viva planters, a line that features bold color and a high-gloss finish, Photos include "recipes" for inspiring plant combinations. -
"There is no trick to growing geraniums from seed," says Valerie Ryan, who grows dozens of seedlings each year. "Patience and care is all that is needed." -
We've harnessed the power of mycorrhizae in our new and improved potting mixes. For gardeners, this translates to healthier plants with up 35% higher yields compared to soil mixes without mycorrhizae. -
Color is usually the first thing people notice when they see a flower garden, and choosing plants in pleasing color combinations can be daunting to a new gardener. -
Our team had the pleasure of helping our friend Kevin Espiritu, founder and personality behind Epic Gardening, transform his dreary backyard into a shady oasis. -
Because there are so many varieties, choosing dahlias is much more difficult than growing them. With a little effort, you can save the tubers for another year. -
Meet Bill Dawson of Columbus, Ohio
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Today's gardeners can choose from a wide range of flower forms, colors and heights, so there's certainly a gladiolus for everyone's taste. -
When it comes to tulips, plant generously. Trench-planting method makes it easy. -
Cold hardiness is not the only factor that determines whether a plant will survive in your garden or not. Too much heat can be just as damaging to a plant as too much cold. -
This year's seed holds next year's harvest. When else in life can you get something for nothing? -
Pruning is a perfect chore for late-winter and early spring because most trees and shrubs are dormant. What's more, it's the time of year when there are few gardening tasks on your list. -
Westland, in The Netherlands, is ideally situated for growing premium-quality amaryllis bulbs. Ben has been working at the company his father started in 1957 since he was 17. -
Fire Island is a patented variety of bleeding heart. All photos by Suzanne DeJohn. -
Microwave flower pressing forces moisture from the plant material through the absorbent pads and out of the terracotta tiles. -
How to build fertile, healthy garden soil. -
These tips and techniques from professional garden designer Kerry Ann Mendez will help you transform your landscape and create stunning, easy-care gardens. -
Wildflower meadows offer a very attractive alternative to traditional lawns and gardens. They only need mowing once or twice a year, and they don't require watering or fertilizing. -
In the garden, perennials reign from May to mid-July, but annuals are the key to ensuring late-season color. -
Details for two gardens that ensure bouquets from summer to fall. -
lavender houseplant Tips for Growing Lavender Indoors Lavender is native to Europe. These plants are prized for their fragrant lavender flowers, which are used for perfume and sachets, and their gray-green aromatic foliage. -
To create beautiful flowering planters, it helps to pick the right plants. Browse our gallery of flowering pots, planters, hanging baskets, windowboxes and more. -
How to get your lilac to bloom profusely. -
With smart plant picks you can create a masterpiece worthy of a garden magazine's cover shot. -
Bring the "queen of climbers" up close by growing compact varieties in planters on your patio or deck. -
How to design your dream garden. -
Techniques for creating a garden that looks great all summer -- without a lot of maintenance. -
In a few hours, you can create a planter made with hypertufa, a material that has an ancient, hand-hewn quality. Hypertufa containers are perfect for alpines, succulents, mosses and even tiny evergreens. -
Flower gardener and outdoor living expert Debra Prinzing says, "It seems like backyard gardeners are rediscovering cutting gardens. Thank goodness!" -
By planting heirloom varieties, you can start a tradition of seed-saving in your garden. Start with a few selections from one of the founders of the Seed Savers Exchange. -
At Gardener's Supply, we believe that healthy soils are the foundation for healthy gardens, healthy people, and a healthy planet. -
If you want to keep your perennial borders looking great from May through September, you need to be prepared to fill a few holes. -
Gardening gets more difficult as we age. However, by using the right tools and techniques, gardening remains in reach at any age. -
Like many things in the garden, it depends. To get the timing right, you need to identify what type of hydrangea you have. -
Yes, you can re-use the old soil in your pots, planters and raised beds. Just start the season with a special boost of fertilizer and nutrients to ensure good results. -
How to plant and grow Asiatic Lilies, Oriental Lilies and more. -
For drama in the garden, there's nothing like a brugmansia. Known as the angel's trumpet, this showstopper has 6-10" fragrant blooms. -
Discover earth-friendly flower-arranging techniques -- ditch the traditional florist foam. -
Here are some of our favorite perennials that tolerate dry conditions. Drought-tolerance varies from one region to the other, so be sure to get advice from good gardeners in your area. -
How to choose the type and size of greenhouse for your backyard. -
How to successfully grow plants in containers -- indoors and out. -
You can grow azalea indoors much like any other houseplant, but there are a few tricks you need to know about the care of indoor azalea if you want to keep them blooming year after year. -
Giving a gift you've made yourself sends a message of caring to the recipient, and using homegrown materials makes it even more special. Summer is the time to gather and prepare flowers and herbs so you'll have plenty of gift-making materials. -
If there's anything more enjoyable than spending time in my garden, it's spending time visiting someone else's. -
New to gardening? Here's our list of essential tools every gardener should have in their collection.
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By combining different types of irises, you can have them in bloom from early spring right into the summer. -
Watch how to assembly one of our most popular elevated planters. -
How to grow bulbs, from daffodils to dahlias. -
How to grow, select and care for roses. -
Sunflowers are annual plants loved by people — and pollinators! All photos by Suzanne DeJohn. -
How to plant and grow lilacs. -
A list of 18 dependable, long-lived perennials -
If you have some fancy tropical plants in your garden this year and want to try your hand at overwintering them, you have a few options.
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If they're already in your garden, Japanese beetles can be controlled in several ways. How do you prevent future Japanese beetle damage? -
It's impossible to overestimate the importance of pollinators — to plants, animals, people, ecosystems — to the survival of the planet as we know it. Many pollinators are small insects, easily overlooked in our day-to-day lives. -
Learn about some of the members of our gardening community, including Gardener's Supply employee-owners, customers, and garden testers. -
Follow these steps for healthy bulbs next year. -
Dahlias, gladiolus and other spring-planted bulbs add hot color and fragrance to any garden. -
Does my houseplant need water? When is it time to water the vegetable garden? -
It's hard to beat hostas for shade. But, there are plenty of rugged, carefree, shade-tolerant perennials. -
Apply water just where you want it -- and not where you don't. With the Snip-n-Drip Landscape Soaker System you can easily create a convenient watering system for hedges, trees, shrubs and other landscape plantings. -
Though it has fallen in and out of favor over the past couple of centuries, coleus is popular again, and the selection is better than ever. -
How to grow and wide variety of annuals. -
How to incorporate wildflowers and native plants into your landscape. -
Well-fed plants are healthier, more productive and more beautiful. This article covers the basics of why and how to fertilize your garden. -
With some thoughtful plant selection and placement, you can reduce the amount of lawn that you maintain by at least 25 percent, and enjoy a lower maintenance yard that still looks neat and well cared for. -
Make the most of climbing plants by providing the right kind of support. -
For a great new look in container gardens, think succulents! These fleshy-leaved plants thrive in the simplest of pots and their distinctive shapes and colors provide endless opportunities for creativity. -
With up to 8-inch, showy flowers that bloom from summer to fall, tuberous begonias provide all-season color when planted in containers and beds. -
Techniques for water plants grown in tubs or pools. -
Plant breeders have had a field day with the genus heuchera. There seems to be no end to the variations in leaf color. -
Find answers to commonly asked questions about how to plant and maintain amaryllis, as well as how to get them to rebloom. -
Shower friends and family with garden-inspired bath and body treats using fragrant essential oils -
Fall is a great time to freshen up your garden with new plants. You can rejuvenate a spring-planted container with new colors for the season. -
Beautiful planters and flower pots depend on good soil, fertilizer and careful watering. Start with this simple rule: choose plants with three different habits. -
Try a few alliums in your flower gardens this season and discover the grace and good manners of these under-appreciated perennials. -
Learn how to create a seed-starting schedule. By starting seeds at the proper time, you'll have strong, well-rooted transplants when spring arrives. -
This guide offers six ways you can make spring come earlier than ever in your garden.