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Tips for Growing a Cut Flower Garden

We talked to our friends at PepperHarrow flower farm for tips on how to grow a cut flower garden. Plus find 10 of their favorite plants to grow for bouquets!

Grow Beautiful Blue Wood Aster

Adding late-season color to your garden border is a cinch with native perennial, blue wood aster — and pollinators love all the flowers it produces too!

Types of Milkweed

Plant these types of milkweed to support monarch butterflies.

How to Grow Dahlias

Dahlias are garden border all-stars, and make gorgeous cut flowers too! Learn how to grow dahlias with success.

Heirloom Summer Bulbs

If you’re looking to add some classic charm to your garden, consider growing summer bulbs like gladiolus, dahlias & lilies! See our favorite heirloom flowers that you can enjoy for years here.

Different Types of Lavender

Wondering which type of lavender will work best in your garden? Compare these four different easy-to-find lavender species to see what fits your needs.

Bearded Iris Growing Guide

Keep spring colorful from start to finish with bearded iris. Learn about different varieties, how to plant, divide and more in this growing guide.

Zinnia Flower Growing Guide

Zinnias are the most cheerful flowers you can plant — plus they're fast-growing, easy-care and add lots of color to the garden.

Fall Garden Show-Offs

Autumn isn't just for trees — here are 10 spectacular plants that highlight your fall garden.

Christmas Cactus vs Thanksgiving Cactus

Let us show you how to tell the difference between a Christmas cactus and a Thanksgiving cactus, plus we'll let you know how to get it to bloom!

Small Flowering Shrubs with Big Impact

Small flowering shrubs do the job of their larger relatives for small-scale gardens.

How to Plant Native Plants in Natural Layers

Grow native plants in natural layers to create a meadow garden.

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Colorful Summer Garden Bed Ideas

Easy-care color for long summer days in the garden is no problem when you have plants like these that thrive in the heat.

Best Perennials for New Gardeners

Ready to start a new garden? Here are 15 of the best perennials that are perfect for new gardeners and will give you a lot of impact with little effort.

Colorful Coleus Plant Combinations

Brighten your shade garden with these colorful coleus plant combinations that will make any garden bed or border pop!

Cosmos Flower Growing Tips

Looking for a flower that’s easy to grow and looks great? Give cosmos a try — it flowers from late spring to frost and won’t disappoint.

Peony Varieties with Different Bloom Times

Peonies put on such a beautiful show you hate to see it end! Keep the flowers coming by planting peony varieties with different bloom times.

Pollinator Garden Plant Pairings

Plant a pollinator garden that supports bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects with these pairings that will provide nectar from spring through fall.