9 Flowers You Should Stake Before They Bloom
While many flowering plants grow well without support, others perform best when you stake them. Join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn which flowers you should stake before they bloom.
How to Divide and Re-Plant Irises for Healthy Blooms
Summer is on its way, and it won't be long before the irises are blooming. If your plants seem a bit crowded this year, it's probably time to divide them. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through the correct way to split up your irises.
Should You Pre-Sprout Dahlia Bulbs?
For many gardeners, it’s time to bring prized dahlia bulbs out of winter storage to plant once the risk of frost has passed. To ready the tubers for early growth and flowering, you can pre-sprout them. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to pre-sprout dahlias for earlier blooms this summer.
15 Showy Bearded Iris Varieties for Your Garden
If you want to add drama to your flower beds, nothing does it quite as opulently as the bearded iris. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to admire the ruffles and frills of some of our favorite showy varieties.
When to Plant Dahlias Outside: Tips for Your Zone
Dahlias bring exquisite blooms over a long flowering season, which makes their care worthwhile. With spring as the prime time for planting and dividing, dahlias are top-of-mind for hooked gardeners. But don’t rush the process, as the tubers love warmth. Garden expert Katherine Rowe reviews the best time to plant dahlias outside for your growing zone.
11 Focal Point Cutting Garden Flowers We’re Planting in April
Selecting flowers for the cutting garden is fun and exciting. There are endless options! Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for some incredible focal point flowers for your floral arrangements.
How and When to Cut Tulips for Long-Lasting Bouquets
Tulips are among the most popular spring flowers in the garden and floristry. Learn how and when to cut them for the longest-lasting blooms. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to extend your tulips' vase life.
13 Pretty Gladiolus Varieties to Plant This Spring
Are you looking for show-stopping blooms for your cut or perennial garden? It’s hard to beat gladiolus for eye-catching flowers and sturdy stems. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum covers the best gladiolus varieties to plant this spring.
7 Causes of Dry and Shriveled Dahlia Tubers
Whether digging up dahlia tubers in the fall or pulling them out of storage in the spring, you never want to find them shriveled, dry, or shrunken. Learn what causes these symptoms to better prevent them in the future. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares the seven most common causes of dry and shriveled dahlias.
How to Divide Dahlia Tubers in 9 Easy Steps
If your dahlia tubers need separating this season, we've got you covered. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss walks you through dividing those roots for more beautiful dahlias this year.
When and How to Wake Up Your Dahlia Tubers
Waking up your dahlia tubers allows the eyes to sprout and lets you know that your tubers are viable. Join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to complete this process.
7 Reasons Your Tulips Are Not Blooming
It can be frustrating to put time and effort into the garden and then have disappointing results. When tulips fail to bloom, there are several factors to explore. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to uncover some common reasons why your spring beauties aren't living up to their potential.