Zinnias

Fortunately for gardeners everywhere longing for flowers, zinnias are a fantastic choice when looking for a quick-growing bloomer. You won’t have to wait long until you have flowers for cutting, drawing in pollinators, and making your garden a pretty spot to spend some time. Just how long (or short) will your wait be? 75 and…

If you grow zinnias for cut flowers, chances are you’ve heard about pinching back the plants in the spring to promote bushy growth. Well, what do you do with the healthy plant tops that you just cut off? Surely you don’t have to just toss them, right? Nope! Use those cuttings to grow more zinnias…

Zinnia blooms are a beautiful addition to any garden and are easy to care for. Here are seven things you should know about zinnia blooms before you plant them in your garden so you can enjoy their beauty all season long. 1. How long do zinnias take to bloom from seed? Zinnias need 60-90 days…

Even though I’ve grown a garden every year for a long time, last season was the first time I tried to save seeds from any of my favorite flowers or vegetables. It always seemed like a hassle, and it was easier to buy new seeds. However, last year I set a goal to save at…

Zinnias provide beauty and color in our gardens from the earliest days of summer to the very end of autumn. But what if you haven’t planted your zinnias yet? Don’t worry, it’s not too late! Zinnias are a great choice for midsummer sowings because they grow quickly in the summer sun. So if you have…

Imagine having plants that are 6-feet tall and covered with colorful flowers as big as the palm of your hand. That is what giant zinnias will give you. They are the eye-catching focal point of any garden, and they’re straightforward to grow. It all starts with the right seed packet and the proper care to…

Zinnias, those brightly-colored annuals you love for their cheerful blooms, are also a boon to gardeners looking to attract pollinators. The flowers come in a wide range of colors and shapes, making them ideal for any garden or landscape. Zinnias are a great source of nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The colorful…

If you’re looking for a reliable, low-maintenance flower to grow for fresh bouquets, zinnias are a perfect choice. They come in just about every color, and they don’t require any special attention or conditions. Just give them full sun and good soil, and you’ll be harvesting cut flowers all summer. Zinnias make excellent cut flowers…

Few plants bring as much joy to a garden as zinnias. These cheerful annuals are easy to grow and come in a rainbow of colors, making them perfect for any home gardener. From plain old beauty to being a favorite of bees, the benefits of growing zinnias make them a shoo-in for any garden! Keep…

Zinnias are a favorite annual flower that will produce blooms throughout the summer that look beautiful, attract pollinators, and make excellent cut flowers. However, this lush growth and heavy flower production can lead to one issue: the plants become top-heavy and topple over. In addition to being frustrating to see your prized plants stretched out…

Have your colorful and happy zinnias begun to droop and wilt? There is always a reason behind sad-looking zinnias, and a little investigation will reveal what’s wrong with your plants.  Zinnias are annuals that develop long, strong stems with one large, multi-petaled bloom at the top. When they are healthy and happy, the plant stems…

Zinnias are one of the classic summer flowers that even new gardeners love to include in their yard. Even though zinnias appreciate every bit of sun they can get, they are still a viable option even for gardens that get less than a full day’s worth of sun, Zinnias can grow in partial shade, where…