Flowers

6 Reasons Why Begonia Flowers Should Be in Every Garden

Begonia flowers are finding renewed popularity, with tons of gorgeous new varieties to grow. Here's why every garden needs these hummingbird-attracting blooms. ...

17 Edible Flowers for Adding Stunning Color and Flavor to Your Plate

This guide to edible flowers describes the unique flavors of each type and provides tips for using the blooms to enhance cakes, cocktails, salads, and more. ...

How to Plant and Grow Paperwhites

Learn how to plant and grow paperwhites for indoor blooms in winter. These fragrant, pretty plants bloom for two weeks, so enjoy them while you can. ...

How to Plant and Grow Ageratum

Ageratums with their powder-puff flowers begin to bloom in late spring and keep the show going until the first frost. ...

How to Score Free Milkweed Seeds for a Monarch-Friendly Garden

Support endangered monarch butterflies by getting free milkweed seeds to plant in your garden. ...

Rex Begonia Care Tips for Beautiful Plants

Learn how to grow and care for rex begonias with these tips on choosing the right plants, watering, pests, and more. ...

How to Plant and Grow Skeleton Flower

Skeleton flower is a unique and rare plant with petals that look clear when wet. This guide explains how to grow these unique and rare flowers, which do best in dappled light and consistently moist soil. ...

How and When to Cut Back Mums for the Best Blooms

Use these tips to pinch and cut back mums at the right times to get the most flowers. ...

12 Perennials to Cut Back in Fall

Find out what perennials to cut back in fall to reduce plant diseases and pests, while helping your garden look tidier. ...

Are Pansies Perennials That Will Come Back After Winter?

Grow pansies as perennials or annuals to provide color during cool spring and fall weather. Plus get tips on when to plant pansies and how to grow them from seed. ...

How to Create a Stunning Rose Arch Covered with Flowers

Grow a soaring rose arch with these pro tips on choosing, planting, pruning, and training roses onto an arched trellis. ...

How to Plant and Grow Miniature Roses

Even with limited space, you can still enjoy roses by learning to grow miniature roses in containers, as flowerbed borders, hedges, or as groundcover. ...

17 of the Most Fragrant Roses for Sweet Scents All Season Long

These are the most fragrant rose varieties that boast both colorful blooms and fabulous floral aromas. ...

How to Plant and Grow Saffron

Saffron is an expensive spice harvested from an easy-to-grow type of crocus bulb. Here's what you need to know about growing saffron. ...

How to Plant and Grow Geraniums

A classic garden flower, geraniums have been a gardener's favorite for over a century. They are still popular plants. ...

5 Facts About Hyacinths That Will Make You Want to Plant Your Own

BHG's Stephen Orr is on a mission to bring these fragrant blooms back to gardens everywhere. Learn more about hyacinths, including how to grow your own. ...

19 Perennial Plants for Cut Flowers to Fill Your Vases All Season Long

Grow these perennials in a cutting garden so you'll always have something to snip for fresh bouquets. ...

How to Plant and Grow Moss Rose

Moss rose is an ideal plant to cover hot, sunny ground or when you're tired of watering your hanging baskets every day. ...

11 Essential Tips for Growing Roses in Pots

Growing roses in pots is simple when you know these keys to success. ...

How to Plant and Grow Root Beer Plant

Learn essential tips to grow root beer plant, a fragrant foliage plant with large green leaves and a spicy aroma. The unique white flowers add additional interest to an already fantastic plant. ...