Sunflowers

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…

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…

Starting sunflower seeds indoors can be a fun and rewarding project, whether you’re doing it for the first time or are a seasoned pro. There are a few key steps to include in the process to help your sunflowers genuinely thrive. You can start sunflowers indoors just as you would any other garden crop. A…

Sunflowers are a beautiful addition to any garden, and they grow best in soil rich in organic matter to support their tall growth and (potentially) mammoth flowerheads. But if your garden’s soil isn’t ideal for sunflowers, don’t despair — with a bit of extra care, you can grow healthy sunflowers in almost any type of…

Sunflowers are prime flowers for companion planting. Companion planting is planting two or more different types of plants together to benefit one or both plants. Many gardeners believe companion planting can help improve the soil, ward off pests, and even increase crop yields. Even if the practice doesn’t have much scientific proof behind it, companion planting…

Sunflowers are one of the most captivating flowers in a garden. Some gardeners grow rows of them for photo backgrounds, while others want to draw in bees and pollinators all summer. Sunflowers also make beautiful cut flowers to enjoy inside on a long summer day. If these qualities appeal to you, let this be the…

Sunflowers are one of the most iconic summer flowers, and with a quick snip of dead or dying blooms, you can keep them looking fresh all season. Sunflowers make a cheerful addition to any garden with their bright yellow petals and tall stalks, and learning how to maximize the number of blooms you get is…

Sunflowers are amazing plants. Not only do they have big, beautiful flowers that turn your garden into a field of gold, but many sunflowers will also rebloom, sometimes more than once. Branching sunflowers will produce multiple blooms throughout the season, anywhere from a few to a dozen blooms. As the plant grows upward, it also…

If you’re looking for a way to attract pollinators to your garden, look no further than the sunflower. Sunflowers are not only beautiful to look at and make excellent cut flowers, but they also play an essential role in attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects. There are many different varieties of sunflowers available, so…

Sunflowers are a cheerful sight in the garden, so it’s no wonder gardeners want to know just how late they can be planted. With a timely midsummer sowing of sunflowers, you can get blooms up to your first frost. Keep your vases full of cut stems, or enjoy those sunnies right in the garden. Sunflowers…

Few other flowers are as well known as the sunflower. Whether for photographs, attracting birds and bees, or cutting, the sunflower is a fantastic plant for the garden. It’s also one of the most popular flowers sold by flower farmers and growers at the farmer’s market, their cheerful yellow faces calling passers-by over for a…