Petunias are one of the most popular annual plants. They are easy to grow but they do require periodic maintenance to look their best and to lengthen their bloom time. Keep petunias tidy by simply ...

Petunias have long captured gardeners’ hearts with their stunning colors and bold blooms. Get the most out of these beloved annuals by learning how to deadhead petunias to promote new growth and ...

A: Petunias have the tendency to get leggy with time, which will happen faster if they don't get enough water and fertilizer. Pruning can also help. The plants have their new growth buds at the end of ...

These pretty, purple perennials are resilient and cold-hardy. Mexican petunias are fast-growing plants native to warm parts of South America and Mexico, but they can tolerate cool temperatures in ...

Annual plants don’t live for a year as the name suggests. Scraggly, unkempt-looking summer annuals are part of the late-season landscape. Cosmos, both the orange and pink types; petunias, callibroacha ...

Most of us who grow flowers in pots during the summer know it can be a constant battle to keep things looking their best. We feed and water our plants diligently, yet in no time the flowers stop ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s easy to see why petunias are among the most popular flowers for home gardeners: They are abundant, ...

Question: Why do my regular petunias (not the wave variety) get so leggy? I faithfully nip off the dead flowers. I have some that are doing great and are full and looking lovely, but there are some ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about petunias, ponytail plants, grapefruit and peach trees, crotons, ...