9 of the Most Gorgeous Zinnias You Absolutely Should Grow This Summer
These colorful tall zinnias are annual flowers to brighten your garden and welcome butterflies —plus one dwarf variety for smaller yards.
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How to Plant and Grow Plectranthus
Find essential growing tips for plectranthus, a genus of tropical foliage plants that come in many sizes, shapes, and textures.
20 Best Allium Varieties to Grow for Their Beautiful Flowers
This guide to allium varieties shows off the different colors, sizes, and shapes of flowers that ornamental onions offer.
19 Outdoor Creeping Plants That Are Pet-Safe
Use these outdoor creeping plants that are pet-safe as groundcovers wherever your fur babies can access for a worry-free garden.
How to Plant and Grow Begonias
Learn how to grow versatile begonias for an easy-care addition to your garden design.
How to Plant and Grow Milkweed
The main food source for monarch butterfly caterpillars, milkweed also attracts lots of other pollinators. Learn how to grow this pretty native plant, deal with pests, choose the best types of milkweed, and what companion plants to grow with it.
Is Verbena a Perennial or Annual Plant?
Verbenas are reliable workhorses, offering long-lasting flowers and trailing stems perfect for hanging baskets. But is verbena a perennial or an annual?
10 Tips for Protecting Tulip Bulbs for the Best Spring Bloom
Got rabbits? Try our tips to prevent bulbs from getting eaten before you've had a chance to plant them. Fencing, mesh and mulching all contribute to safer storage of flower bulbs.
How to Plant and Grow Chinese Lantern Plant
The orange pods of Chinese lantern plants resemble small paper lanterns and are perfect for brightening up the yard. Use this guide to plant and grow Chinese lantern.
10 Best Types of Ornamental Grass That Are Native
Create a gorgeous, low-maintenance landscape with these North American beauties that also support wildlife.
How to Plant and Grow Cuphea
With its small size and dense habit, low-maintenance annual cuphea is a perfect addition to containers and garden beds.
How to Plant and Grow Larkspur
Larkspur is a cottage garden classic that yields spectacular flowers in shades of blue, pink, purple, and white.
The Best Types of Marigolds for Colorful Flowers and Keeping Bugs Away
Three types of marigolds offer pretty and useful varieties for your garden. Here are the best marigolds for companion plants, cut flowers, and more.
How to Plant and Grow Gladiolus
The retro look of gladiolus flowers is popular once again. These easy-to-grow bulbs bring a lot to the garden party.
Are Begonias Perennials or Annuals? Here’s What to Know
If you’re not sure whether begonias are perennials or annuals, we have answers. Most begonias won’t survive winters, but indoor plants can live for years.
The 17 Easiest Roses to Grow to Add Tons of Colorful Blooms
The easiest roses to grow, including small rose bushes and 'Rainbow Knock Out,' bloom profusely and have excellent disease resistance.
17 Daffodil Types to Choose From to Brighten Up Your Garden
There are hundreds of daffodil types on the market. Here are our top picks for your garden.
How to Plant and Grow a Christmas Fern
Learn how to grow Christmas fern, an evergreen perennial that is leafy and green in the deepest winter.
How and When to Plant Lily Bulbs to Enjoy Their Fragrant Flowers
When to plant lily bulbs depends on the type. Find out the best time to plant your lilies, plus get essential planting tips to get your bulbs off to a strong start.
How to Plant and Grow Moonflower
Learn how to grow and care for moonflower, a plant with large, trumpet-shape flowers that unfurl in the evening.