We all know that plants need sunlight to survive, but what if that's precisely the thing your backyard is lacking? The cheery sight of some bright and colorful potted flowers might just be the perfect ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Colorful flowers make your yard pop as nothing else can. They are like the finishing touches of the artist’s brush that bring ...

Cut flowers sounded easy when I started gardening. Just plant some flowers and then cut them, right? Well, there is a lot more to it than that. Cut flowers are often grown from specific varieties that ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Question: We like to bring flowers indoors from the landscape. What are some good bedding plants to grow for cut flowers during summer? Answer: Any plant blooming during the summer would likely make a ...

Discover gorgeous low-maintenance perennials that deliver stunning blooms for long-lasting color and texture throughout the garden. Learn how to use these fuss-free flowering perennial plants.

When you're looking for easy to grow cut flowers for your garden, it's understandable to focus on show-stopping blooms and forget all about the fillers you need to add bulk, structure, and contrast to ...