Flower Gardening
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Hardiness ratings are handy guidelines that can help you select perennials plants, trees and shrubs.
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While any good gardener knows the benefits of spending time in your garden, research has shown that being in the garden has tons of health benefits.
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Instructions for using Seed Balls
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Learn how to plant, grow, and overwinter the canna lily, a tropical beauty that provides plenty of color in summer.
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Time to get the seedlings in the garden, right? No!
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Orchard mason bees are small bees native to North America and are very good pollinators for flowers and fruit trees. They visit as many a 1,000 blooms per day.
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Learn how to keep your hanging baskets thriving all summer long in this short video.
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Confused about sizing for garden gloves? It's usually based on a hand measurement that is actually pretty simple.
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Charles Barnhoorn oversees amaryllis production for one of the world's largest amaryllis growers, in South Africa -- a farm started by his grandfather.
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In the three years since she and her videographer/husband Aaron started making Garden Answer advice videos, Laura has collected a social media following of more than 6 million people.
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Welcome to the wonderful world of bamboo! From fences to supports to trellises, bamboo is both practical and beautiful.
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Techniques and tools for keeping the garden weed-free.
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If you and your garden have entered the midsummer doldrums, here are a few tricks to perk you both up.
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Plant a garden with bouquets in mind.
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How to preserve summer beauty by drying treasured blooms.
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Tips for making fresh-cut evergreen boughs and wreaths last longer.
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Climbing plants climb in particular ways: some wrap, some adhere, and some curl. Learn to recognize which plants do what, so you can choose the right kind of trellis or support.
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Compost and water conservation helped one gardener convert her southern California lawn into a lush landscape.
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We tell you why we like to feed our plants.
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Propagating succulents is simple, once you understand the technique. Erin Kirkpatrick with a succulent rosette.
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Beekeeping and gardening go naturally together. Here are some things prospective beekeepers should consider.
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Should you soak, drip or spray? Here's how to choose the best way to water each of your gardens.
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Apply water just where you want it -- and not where you don't. With the Snip-n-Drip Soaker System you can easily create a customized watering drip system.
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Understanding horticultural terms such as hybrid and heirloom can help you choose just the right plants for your needs.
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You've probably seen daylilies grow EVERYWHERE and that's not by accident. They thrive from Minnesota to Florida (zones 3 to 9) and bloom faithfully for years with virtually no attention.
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New to clematis? Learn how to grow this glorious flowering vine.
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We give you a guide to stakes, poles, and other plant supports. If you have a few of each kind on hand, you'll be ready for the season's challenges.
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Edible flowers are a fun and easy way to add color and flavor to all sorts of dishes--especially when you can pick them right from your own garden.
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Pruning is a perfect chore for late-winter and early spring because most trees and shrubs are dormant. What's more, it's the time of year when there are few gardening tasks on your list.
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Microwave flower pressing forces moisture from the plant material through the absorbent pads and out of the terracotta tiles.
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Cold hardiness is not the only factor that determines whether a plant will survive in your garden or not. High temperatures can be just as damaging to plants as cold temperatures.
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Planting an heirloom seeds plants a link to our ancestors. Start with a few selections from one of the founders of the Seed Savers Exchange.
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Do you believe in magic? Miniature gardens welcome wee folk to your back yard.
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With the right soil, you can create a "dry garden" and grow beautiful lavender just about anywhere.
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To help ensure your success with roses, we've gathered some rose care products to help you get the most from your roses.
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We've harnessed the power of mycorrhizae in our new and improved potting mixes. For gardeners, this translates to healthier plants with up 35% higher yields compared to soil mixes without mycorrhizae.
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Wildflower meadows offer a colorful and low maintenance alternative to traditional grass lawns. How to site, prepare, and seed, a wildflower meadow.
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How to build fertile, healthy garden soil.
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How to get your lilac to bloom profusely.
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Meet Garden Crusader Bill Dawson of Columbus, Ohio
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To create beautiful flowering planters, it helps to pick the right plants. Browse our gallery of flowering pots, planters, hanging baskets, windowboxes and more.
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Westland, in The Netherlands, is ideally situated for growing premium-quality amaryllis bulbs. Ben has been working at the company his father started in 1957 since he was 17.
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With smart plant picks you can create a masterpiece worthy of a garden magazine's cover shot - even in a small space.
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At Gardener's Supply, we believe that healthy soils are the foundation for healthy gardens, healthy people, and a healthy planet.
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"There is no trick to growing geraniums from seed," says Valerie Ryan, who grows dozens of seedlings each year. "Patience and care is all that is needed."
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Check out our self-watering Viva planters, which feature bold color and a high-gloss finish.
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This year's seed holds next year's harvest. When else in life can you get something for nothing?
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Six tips for growing lavender indoors.
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These classic flower spikes have been adorning summer gardens and bouquets for generations! Learn how to plant, care for, and harvest bold, beautiful gladiolus.
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Gardening gets more difficult as we age. However, by using the right tools and techniques, gardening remains in reach at any age.
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Like many things in the garden, it depends. To get the timing right, you need to identify what type of hydrangea you have.
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Yes, you can re-use the old soil in your pots, planters and raised beds. Just start the season with a special boost of fertilizer and nutrients to ensure good results.
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For drama in the garden, there's nothing like a brugmansia. Known as the angel's trumpet, this subtropical showstopper has 6-10" fragrant blooms.
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Discover earth-friendly flower-arranging techniques -- ditch the traditional florist foam.
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Summer is the time to gather and prepare flowers and herbs so you'll have plenty of homegrown materials for crafts and gifts later in the year.
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By combining different types of irises, you can have them in bloom from early spring right into the summer.
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Getting a greenhouse can be a gardening game-changer. Here is how to select a greenhouse that meets your growing needs.
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How to grow, select and care for roses.
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You can grow azalea indoors much like any other houseplant, but there are a few tricks you need to know about the care of indoor azalea if you want to keep them blooming year after year.
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Learn some basic plant terminology so you can shop for your next garden addition with confidence.
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Save your back AND create healthy, fertile soil!
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How to plant and grow Asiatic Lilies, Oriental Lilies and more.
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How to plant and grow lilacs.
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From butterfly weed to yarrow, we share out favorite flowering perennials for dry conditions.
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New to gardening? Here's our list of essential tools every gardener should have in their collection.
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We answer the most common amaryllis questions, from planting to watering to getting them to rebloom.
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Can you get your amaryllis to rebloom? YES!
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Bring the beauty of your garden inside! Here are a few simple steps to preparing a cut flower bouquet.
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There are seemingly endless fertilizer options — and it can be very confusing to make the right choice. This FAQ helps sort it all out.
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For a great new look in container gardens, think succulents! These fleshy-leaved plants thrive in the simplest of pots and their distinctive shapes and colors provide endless opportunities for creativity.
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Plant breeders have had a field day with the genus heuchera. There seems to be no end to the variations in leaf color.
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Try a few alliums in your flower gardens this season and discover the grace and good manners of these under-appreciated perennials.
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Shower friends and family with garden-inspired bath and body treats using fragrant essential oils
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Does my houseplant need water? When is it time to water the vegetable garden?
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Apply water just where you want it -- and not where you don't. With the Snip-n-Drip Landscape Soaker System you can easily create a convenient watering system for hedges, trees, shrubs and other landscape plantings.
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Enhance your garden ornamentally and functionally with the addition of wildflowers and native plants.
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Well-fed plants are healthier, more productive and more beautiful. This article covers the basics of why and how to fertilize your garden.
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Learn how to create a seedstarting schedule. By starting seeds at the proper time, you'll have strong, well-rooted transplants when spring arrives.
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Impatient for spring? We are too - in the meantime, here are some simple tasks to prepare for the growing season.
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Whether you have patio planters, hanging baskets, or windowboxes, we show you how to create a stunning floral display with a few simple tips.
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Make the most of climbing plants by providing the right kind of support.
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Learn about some of the members of our gardening community, including Gardener's Supply employee-owners, customers, and garden testers.