With their ruffled petals and fuzzy stems, ranunculus make a gorgeous addition to the cutting garden, and anywhere else you plant them. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss has some incredible varieties to share that you are certain to adore.
Lupines—favorite wildflowers with striking bell spikes and sweeps of warm season color—are easy to grow from seed in the right conditions. Seedlings get underway with a few steps to promote successful germination. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow lupines from seed for bright, perennial blooms.
If you're a cut flower gardener, and you're not yet growing ranunculuses, you're truly missing out. They are some of the most wonderful blooms for floral arrangements. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for some tips on how to grow some of these gorgeous flowers of your own!
Many gardeners fall in love with delphiniums’ tall stems and beautiful flowers. However, not everyone knows you can grow these flowers as perennials! Join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some of the best perennial delphinium varieties to add to your garden.
Delphiniums are graceful, beautiful, and impressive plants that look incredible in the cottage garden and beyond. They come in several colors, but blue is the classic, tried-and-true shade for these pretty perennials. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to admire some of the loveliest hues, from cobalt to sky.
Few flowers can match the tall and majestic blooms of delphinium flowers. They’re easy to grow and make stunning backdrops in any garden. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you how to grow delphiniums from seed and enjoy their colorful blooms.
With ecosystems ranging from cypress swamps to temperate rainforests, the Carolinas are home to a diverse array of native plants. Join native plant enthusiast Briana Yablonski to learn some native wildflowers that will help support wildlife and beautify your garden.
Coneflowers are great pollinator-attractant plants native to much of the Eastern and Central United States. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for seven easy steps to grow them from seeds.
Hardy hibiscus shrubs are beautiful garden and landscape elements. The 'Luna' cultivar has some of the biggest and loveliest flowers around. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn how to grow this lovely hibiscus in your garden.
If you have hellebores in the yard, you may wonder if you need to prune them. All hellebore plants benefit from pruning, though when and how to do it depends on the species. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares all you need to know about pruning your hellebores for growing success.
Are you an Arizona gardener looking for inspiration? There is a tremendous variety of beautiful wildflowers native to Arizona, making themselves at home in the state's many unique habitats. Join native plant gardener Liessa Bowen on a tour of 23 of her favorite Arizona wildflowers that would look fantastic in your native garden.
Are you wondering what gorgeous peonies you should plant for stunning cut flowers? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has a list of the most wonderful peonies for the cutting garden!