When you plant this popular flower in November, it's able to develop healthy roots before winter, setting the stage for ...

Deadheading, the removal of spent blooms, encourages new growth and more flowers. Annuals like zinnias and marigolds benefit from frequent deadheading, while others like impatiens are self-deadheading ...

The late season flower garden is often the most visually dynamic time of the gardening calendar. One popular flower that provides weeks of color is the snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus). Although often ...

One of the brightest stars of the summer garden, zinnia flowers offer show-stopping beauty in a rainbow of vibrant colors. While zinnias are low-maintenance annuals that take care of themselves for ...

Deadheading zinnias encourages continuous blooming by redirecting energy from seed production to new flowers. Removing faded flowers keeps your garden looking tidy and helps catch early signs of pests ...

Deadheading extends blooms, but letting some set seed helps wildlife and the garden. Stop deadheading once plants need to produce seed for the season’s end. Know your plant’s bloom cycle and watch for ...

Nothing says summer quite like vibrant, colorful hydrangeas -- and when it comes to these blooms, bigger really is better. If you're looking for ways to keep your hydrangeas robust and thriving year ...