Flowers & Plants

7 must-have sunflowers to grow in your garden

Add some cheer to your garden with a few of these must-have sunflowers in a range of sizes from front of the border to back and containers, too!

Improved garden perennials

Are new varieties of perennials always better than the old favorites? Here are 6 improved garden perennials that we think live up to the hype.

Coneflower growing guide

Make room in your garden for these cool varieties of our old-fashioned favorite purple coneflower and learn a few tips about how to grow them.

Long-lasting annuals for your garden

Whether you’re looking to perk up the planters on your porch or fill out bare spots in your garden, these long-lasting annuals will add color and interest to your garden for more than one season.

10 low-maintenance perennials for your garden

Beginner and expert gardeners both need some low-maintenance perennials to make gardening chores easier. Here are 10 of the best!

Unique spring flowers for shade

Don't feel limited in your shade garden. Mix it up and add color to your garden with these 6 unique spring flowers!

How to grow grape hyacinth

Small but mighty, this lovable spring bulb is hard to beat. Take our tips for growing beautiful grape hyacinth!

How to buy the best perennial plants

Check out our perennial shopping tips. They’ll show you how to find the best bargains and the healthiest plants.

6 dependable perennials for any garden

Looking for a perennial you can count on? You won’t be disappointed with the beauty and blooms of these dependable perennials.

Winter flowers for every region

Wondering if you can get anything to bloom during your winter? Check out some of our favorite winter-blooming shrubs for each region. You might be surprised!

Quick-growing annual vines

Wouldn’t you love to pack more flowers into your garden? Grow vertically! Here are six quick-growing annual vines to add to your garden this year.

Conifers are easy to enjoy any time of the year. These trouble-free evergreens offer year-round beauty and provide shelter for birds and other wildlife. We asked an expert for his favorite plants and tips.

Get to know different types of conifers

Have you been curious about growing conifers in your garden? Meet 10 different types and see which ones will grow best in your garden!

10 invasive plants to avoid in your garden

Here are 10 invasive plants to watch out for in your garden and how to get rid of them.

Five problem-solving shrub roses

Is it tricky to grow roses in your garden? One of these problem-solving shrub roses might be just the solution!

Fascinating plants with variegated foliage

Blooms come and go, but foliage can last all season. Grow these eye-catching, interesting plants with variegated foliage. They’ll light up your garden!