Timing is everything when it comes to these yellow blooms. Sunflowers are iconic for a reason. Their cheerful yellow blooms add a splash of color to any yard, and they attract many beneficial ...

SAN ANTONIO – Who doesn’t want to look out and see sunflowers blooming in their gardens? Since we are in peak planting season for spring, you can plant something that will bring joy and is also super ...

Question. Everyone seems to grow sunflowers but I planted two packets of seed and got nothing. How deep do you plant the seeds, and will birds eat them? Answer. Birds, squirrels and other critters ...

• Plant as many varieties as possible to give visual interest to the garden. • Stagger plantings over the early summer weeks. Succession plantings will ensure that you have blooms all through the ...

Kick up your sunflower display with new varieties, like color blossoms, or even white. Alan N. of Santa Rosa asks two questions: When it’s time to cut down my sunflower plants, can I chop up the whole ...

Heading to a field full of sunflowers is one of the many things to look forward to with the arrival of summer, but they’re also easy to grow in your own back garden. While they might not be as ...

Sunflowers (Helianthus annua) are among the easiest flowers to grow, and they thrive in the heat of our summers. Helianthus, the scientific name, means “sunflower” in Latin. Not only do sunflower ...

You won't start seeing those beautiful sunflowers in bloom for a couple more months in Wisconsin, but if you're growing your own you might want to get started on planting now. Here's what you should ...