Choose a sunny, well-drained spot with access to water for a thriving flower garden. Mix annuals for immediate color with perennials for long-term structure and variety. Proper planting techniques, ...

Roman Gonzalez is the creator of the urban gardening blog MrBrownThumb, founder of the Chicago Seed Library, and a co-founder of One Seed Chicago. Perhaps the easiest way to bring big impact to your ...

A thriving garden bursting with color is a dream for many homeowners. Yet, the reality of constant watering, deadheading, and ...

Forestville landscape designer Christa Mone provides the plants and expertise, you provide the soil and labor for a colorful flower garden. Knowing how bewildering plant selection can be, a Sonoma ...

The mythology of the iris dates back to Ancient Greece — the goddess Iris personified the rainbow and acted as the link between heaven and earth. Irises are among the most beloved and easy to grow ...

Not all gardens have to be sunny, and not all plants thrive in sunlight. If you have a spot in your yard or an entire outdoor space surrounded by shady trees, you can still create a colorful ...

You may not think your flowers need much attention during the winter, but preparing your flower beds is necessary for ...

What does it take to get a little flower garden going? I got an email from a radio program listener, who on faith alone started a flower bed in her front yard, and it worked. With very little ...

Orange and red aren't the only colors of the season. Spruce up your outdoor garden with 27 fall flowers including zinnias, ...

13:56, Wed, Mar 19, 2025 Updated: 14:21, Wed, Mar 19, 2025 Spring has now arrived and gardeners will be delighted to spend more time outdoors again, but some may be dreading the hard work it will take ...