Flower Gardening
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Hardiness ratings are handy guidelines that can help you select perennials plants, trees and shrubs. -
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. -
Instructions for using Seed Balls -
Learn how to plant, grow, and overwinter the canna lily, a tropical beauty that provides plenty of color in summer. -
Time to get the seedlings in the garden, right? No! -
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. -
Learn how to keep your hanging baskets thriving all summer long in this short video. -
Confused about sizing for garden gloves? It's usually based on a hand measurement that is actually pretty simple. -
Charles Barnhoorn oversees amaryllis production for one of the world's largest amaryllis growers, in South Africa -- a farm started by his grandfather. -
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. -
Welcome to the wonderful world of bamboo! From fences to supports to trellises, bamboo is both practical and beautiful. -
Techniques and tools for keeping the garden weed-free. -
If you and your garden have entered the midsummer doldrums, here are a few tricks to perk you both up. -
Plant a garden with bouquets in mind. -
How to preserve summer beauty by drying treasured blooms. -
Tips for making fresh-cut evergreen boughs and wreaths last longer. -
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. -
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. -
Propagating succulents is simple, once you understand the technique. Erin Kirkpatrick with a succulent rosette. -
Beekeeping and gardening go naturally together. Here are some things prospective beekeepers should consider. -
Should you soak, drip or spray? Here's how to choose the best way to water each of your gardens. -
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. -
Understanding horticultural terms such as hybrid and heirloom can help you choose just the right plants for your needs. -
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. -
New to clematis? Learn how to grow this glorious flowering vine. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Microwave flower pressing forces moisture from the plant material through the absorbent pads and out of the terracotta tiles. -
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. -
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. -
Do you believe in magic? Miniature gardens welcome wee folk to your back yard. -
With the right soil, you can create a "dry garden" and grow beautiful lavender just about anywhere. -
To help ensure your success with roses, we've gathered some rose care products to help you get the most from your roses. -
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. -
Wildflower meadows offer a colorful and low maintenance alternative to traditional grass lawns. How to site, prepare, and seed, a wildflower meadow. -
How to build fertile, healthy garden soil. -
How to get your lilac to bloom profusely. -
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. -
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. -
With smart plant picks you can create a masterpiece worthy of a garden magazine's cover shot - even in a small space. -
At Gardener's Supply, we believe that healthy soils are the foundation for healthy gardens, healthy people, and a healthy planet. -
"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." -
Check out our self-watering Viva planters, which feature bold color and a high-gloss finish. -
This year's seed holds next year's harvest. When else in life can you get something for nothing? -
Six tips for growing lavender indoors. -
These classic flower spikes have been adorning summer gardens and bouquets for generations! Learn how to plant, care for, and harvest bold, beautiful gladiolus. -
Gardening gets more difficult as we age. However, by using the right tools and techniques, gardening remains in reach at any age. -
Like many things in the garden, it depends. To get the timing right, you need to identify what type of hydrangea you have. -
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. -
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. -
Discover earth-friendly flower-arranging techniques -- ditch the traditional florist foam. -
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. -
By combining different types of irises, you can have them in bloom from early spring right into the summer. -
Getting a greenhouse can be a gardening game-changer. Here is how to select a greenhouse that meets your growing needs. -
How to grow, select and care for roses. -
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. -
Learn some basic plant terminology so you can shop for your next garden addition with confidence. -
Save your back AND create healthy, fertile soil! -
How to plant and grow Asiatic Lilies, Oriental Lilies and more. -
How to plant and grow lilacs. -
From butterfly weed to yarrow, we share out favorite flowering perennials for dry conditions. -
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. -
Can you get your amaryllis to rebloom? YES! -
Bring the beauty of your garden inside! Here are a few simple steps to preparing a cut flower bouquet. -
There are seemingly endless fertilizer options — and it can be very confusing to make the right choice. This FAQ helps sort it all out. -
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. -
Plant breeders have had a field day with the genus heuchera. There seems to be no end to the variations in leaf color. -
Try a few alliums in your flower gardens this season and discover the grace and good manners of these under-appreciated perennials. -
Shower friends and family with garden-inspired bath and body treats using fragrant essential oils -
Does my houseplant need water? When is it time to water the vegetable garden? -
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. -
Enhance your garden ornamentally and functionally with the addition of wildflowers and native plants. -
Well-fed plants are healthier, more productive and more beautiful. This article covers the basics of why and how to fertilize your garden. -
Learn how to create a seedstarting schedule. By starting seeds at the proper time, you'll have strong, well-rooted transplants when spring arrives. -
Impatient for spring? We are too - in the meantime, here are some simple tasks to prepare for the growing season. -
Whether you have patio planters, hanging baskets, or windowboxes, we show you how to create a stunning floral display with a few simple tips. -
Make the most of climbing plants by providing the right kind of support. -
Learn about some of the members of our gardening community, including Gardener's Supply employee-owners, customers, and garden testers.
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