Grow your own fresh bouquets, attract pollinators, and companion plant for beauty and benefit in your garden this year!
Your garden is blooming with beautiful flowers! You can’t wait to fill your home with their colorful petals. But how long will they last? Here’s a guide to the typical vase life of cut flowers so you can enjoy them at their best. The vast majority of cut flowers will last 5-10 days in the…
Gardeners grow flowers for many different purposes, from attracting bees and butterflies to growing edible flowers to just enjoying a beautiful landscape. But what if you don’t want to limit savoring your flowers only in the garden, but rather in your home or to give to friends? Well, cut flower gardening might be just the…
Sunflowers are the happy flowers of summertime. Their flower heads follow the sun, and their various heights and bloom colors always bring a sigh of admiration from all that view them. But like all things, sunflowers must come to an end. But the end of the season doesn’t mean a sunflower’s job is done. There…
As a prolific bloomer over the summer months, black-eyed Susan, also known as Rudbeckia, will naturally benefit from being cut back occasionally. Learn here when to get out the clippers and cut back your plants, so they remain strong and productive through the whole growing season. Black-eyed Susans benefit from being deadheaded throughout the summer…
Nasturtiums are cheerful, easy-to-grow annual flowers that add a splash of color to gardens, large and small. But even the most robust nasturtium can succumb to problems from time to time. How can you tell if something is wrong with them, and what can you do to fix the problem? Some of the most common…
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…
Ah, the beauty of a fresh bouquet – nothing quite compares! It looks so pretty, you might be hoping to save some seeds from the flowers. But can cut flowers actually produce seeds? You may not think so at first glance, but the answer isn’t as straightforward as you’d think. Cut flowers purchased from a…
When you see your flowers break into bloom in your garden, it’s only natural that your first thought would be, “There’s no way I’m cutting those!” But what if I told you that you could keep your flowers bloom by doing just that? Many flowers can still bloom after you’ve cut them. Certain flowers, known…
There’s nothing quite like the fresh scent of cut flowers floating through the air or the sight of your homegrown bouquets sitting on the kitchen counter. However, when bringing cut flowers in from the garden, you may be inviting various bugs and creepy crawlies to come and visit, which aren’t always welcome – but what…
Container gardening is a great way to enjoy flowers’ beauty without committing to a large garden plot. And what better way to show off your burgeoning green thumb than by growing cheerful sunflowers? Sunflowers can easily grow in containers if planted in rich, well-draining soil with regular water. Dwarf varieties will perform the best, but…
Nothing represents the summer season better than the sunflower. These bright and sunshiny flowers are a favorite among many, and with the right planning, you can have back-to-back blooms all summer. Knowing when you can expect your first blooms and when to plant your last round of seeds is key, so let’s look at how…
Known for their incredible scented blooms, sweet peas are vining climbers that create a charming display all spring. While they’re often grown on a trellis or fence, those of you with tiny gardens or those looking for something a little different can grow sweet peas in hanging baskets. By doing so, you’ll not only enjoy…
