Flower Guides
Growing flowers in your garden spaces will transform your home into a private oasis. Our how-to articles on individual varieties, plus some nifty tips, will help you create a beautiful display for your home, no matter where your location or climate.
Turn your outdoor space into a profusion of living color!
Calendula
Glorious and edible, this easy-to-grow, bold annual with orange and yellow blossoms lasts all summer.
California Poppy
Wispy, bright California poppies conserve water and provide a spectacular display of long-lasting colors.
Cosmos
Tall stems, knockout colors and fern-like leaves make cosmos a lovely choice for borders and background.
Daisy
The easy-to-grow perennial daisy comes in more types and colors than just the classic white-petaled, yellow-eyed Shasta.
Echinacea
One of the best flowers for attracting butterflies, purple coneflower adds color to the late summer landscape.
Gladioli
Grown from bulbs known as corms, gladiolus are favored for their showy blossoms and classic, spiky stems.
Growing Marigolds From Seed
One of the simplest – and most popular – flowers to grow, marigolds guarantee a reliable splash of color all summer long.
Hollyhock
Seed and care for these charming, heirloom favorites and they'll fill with pastel blooms growing up to nine feet.
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