If you want some fast-growing flowers to add bright color and interest to flower borders this summer, it is not too late. June is an excellent time to sow lots of annual flower seeds that can ...

Get a jump-start on spring planting with quick growing annual flowers to grow from seed, like marigolds, zinnias, and ...

Whether you want to grow flowers to cultivate a beautiful yard or to create a wildlife wonderland full of bees and butterflies, the expense of purchasing nursery-grown plants adds up quickly. Luckily, ...

It’s no secret that gardening demands patience, particularly when growing plants from seeds. But if you want to add instant color to your landscape, certain plants are better choices than others.

Growing the garden of your dreams can be expensive, especially if you're planting plugs or gallon plants from your local nursery. A budget-friendly way to produce the same impact is by growing flowers ...

February is the month when indoor seed-starting takes center stage in the Northern gardening world. It’s when eager gardeners get busy starting their cool-season plants, such as cabbage, broccoli, ...

“An annual is a plant that produces colorful blooms all season long and lasts for just one year,” explains Dan Stuppiello, divisional merchandise manager of Live Goods at Home Depot. “If you want to ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Gardeners come in two sorts… those that start from seed and those that buy plants. Perhaps a combination is best. Last week we talked about vegetables, this week it's flowers.

If you’re at a loss, you’re not alone. Many people aren’t aware of the definitions, let alone the differences, between annuals and perennials. In short, it all comes down to flowers that come back ...

Last week I wrote about keeping gardens small and simple if you are a newbie to gardening. Another recommendation, also for experienced gardeners, is experimenting with self-seeding plants.

Lest anyone think gardeners lack adventure, let me contradict. On our second date, I took my future wife, Mary, to the college greenhouses and we transplanted seedlings. No one can say I didn't know ...