Flower Gardening

Whether you want to create beautiful perennial garden beds for sun or shade, grow annuals for cut flowers, plant colorful tropical flowering plants in your backyard, or learn how to design simple DIY garden layout plans for beginners, you’ll find tons of easy tips, ideas and inspiration to help you create amazing flower gardens.
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21 of the Best Plants and Flowers for Attracting Bees to Your Garden (save the bees!🐝)
When it comes to finding plants and flowers for attracting bees and feeding bees, you have tons of gorgeous options to fill your flower gardens. In this guide, you'll find my top picks for the best bee plants that are sure to keep these important pollinators coming back for more. This list of 21 bee-friendly plants will help you find a variety of both annuals and perennials that will attract various species of bees. Do your part to save the bees!
Free Guide: How to Fix 7 Most Common Garden Problems (download your copy today!)
BRAND NEW Gardening Guide. In this FREE guide, you’ll learn how to FIX the top 7 most common gardening problems - no matter where you live. If you want to learn how to fix ALL of these problems: Bugs, Disease, Bad Soil, Weeds, Watering, Sunlight, and Fertilizing. It's all covered in this quick and easy guide designed for beginner gardeners and pros alike. Download your FREE copy today.
How to Grow Castor Bean Plants From Seeds
Growing castor beans from seed can be a bit challenging at first. But once you get the hang of it, you’ll be able to easily grow them every year. I am going to give you all the details you need and show you how to grow castor seeds step-by-step. This includes which method to use, when to start, step-by-step planting instructions, germination time, and seedling identification. I’ll also give you tons of seedling care and transplanting into your flower garden tips, show you how to fix common problems, answer your faqs about germinating castor bean seeds, and more!
Spring Garden Clean Up (FREE checklist, cleaning tips and FAQs!)
Spring garden clean-up is important to keep your beds healthy and beautiful. It can be a bit overwhelming, but taking the time to get it done will make summer maintenance much easier. To make things easier, I’ve put together comprehensive spring garden and yard clean-up checklists for you. Plus I’ll tell you when and how to spring clean your garden, give you tons of tips, and share a few of my favorite tools that will help you get the job done faster.
Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine Plant Care Guide (tips and FAQs, too!)
Use this sweet potato vine complete plant care guide to find out about the light, water, soil, and fertilizer requirements of this beginner-friendly plant. And get info on common pests and fixing problems, too. The fast-growing ornamental sweet potato vine is easy to care for and a popular choice as a pot filler and ground cover. It’s a vigorous grower with interesting colors and leaf shapes. These versatile plants are equally at home in hanging baskets or a garden bed. An easy plant for beginners to grow in their flower gardens or container gardens.
21 Best Plants and Flowers for Attracting Bees (help save the bees!)
When it comes to finding plants for attracting bees, you have tons of options. Many of the bee flowers on this list are also very stunning. In this bee-friendly plant list, you will find my top picks for the best bee plants that are sure to keep these important pollinators coming back for more. I’ve also included details about each, including sunlight and general care requirements, and even the ideal zones so you know which ones will work in your climate.
How to Care for Poinsettias Outside (sun, water, temperature and more!)
This guide will teach you all about growing poinsettias outside. You’ll learn how much sun and water they need, what temperatures are ideal, and so much more. Once you know how to grow a poinsettia outside, they can be a holiday gift that’s enjoyed for many years to come. These tips will help you create the perfect environment to help them thrive outdoors. They are a beautiful addition to your flower garden or outdoor container garden.
How to Grow Begonia Plants (complete plant care guide!)
Discover how to care for begonia plants. I will give you tons of information about begonias, including the different types, hardiness, growing them indoors or outside, fixing common problems, pest control, and more! If you follow these begonia plant care tips, they will thrive for years to come.
Measuring Sun Exposure In Your Garden (plus, FREE garden sun chart!)
Once you know how to measure hours of sunlight in your garden, it’s easy to choose the right plants! Just be sure to map your garden sun exposure a few times throughout the year, and then again every few years as the landscape changes. The best way to figure it out is to measure hours of sunlight in your garden and create a garden sun chart. Don’t worry, it’s easy. In this post, I’m going to show you exactly how to determine the sun exposure in your garden.
Beginner-Friendly Annual Flower Garden Design (detailed step-by-step guide!)
Annual garden design is really quite simple, and nothing to be afraid of. Skip the fancy plans, find inspirations before you head to the garden center, and keep track of your ideas. The best part is you can change it every year for fresh, new annual beds! In this garden design guide, I will walk you through how to plan it step-by-step, and show you just how easy it is to create stunning annual flower beds every year!
Complete Russian Sage Plant Care Guide (low-maintenance perennial plant!)
This Russian sage care guide is designed to help you learn exactly what they need. You’ll find tips on water, sun, soil, temperature, and so much more all in one place. Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) is a wood flowering perennial from the Lamiaceae, or mint, family.
Overwintering Dahlias (plus, how to dig up and store the tubers!)
Overwintering dahlias is not only convenient, it’s a huge money saver too. It means that you don’t have to buy new ones every spring. I'll walk to you through three different methods of saving dahlias tubers over winter. I’ll tell you everything you need to know, and make it super simple for you. Plus, learn how to dig up and how to store the dahlia tubers.
How to Care for Bird of Paradise (ultimate growing guide!)
Caring for bird of paradise plants is easier than most people think. In this bird of paradise plant care guide I’ll teach you everything from the best location and planting, to water, fertilizer, flowers, soil, sunlight, pest control, and much more. With the proper care, you can enjoy the gorgeous and unusual bird of paradise plant for many years to come.
How to Identify and Fix Salt Damage to Plants (protect your plants and flower gardens!)
Salt damage to plants and flower gardens can be frustrating, and devastating to your landscaping. But it’s not difficult to take a few small steps to prevent salt accumulation in soil, and major toxicity from happening. Salt damage to plants can be a major problem. Don’t worry, I'll show you how to recognize the negative effects of salt on plants, and give you easy tips to prevent it from building in the soil.
Angel Wing Begonias (detailed plant care guide!)
Once you know all about angel wing begonia care, you’ll be able to set yours up for success. Use the tips here as guidance on creating the best environment for them to thrive. This begonia plant care guide is designed to help even a beginner learn how to care for angel wing begonias, no matter where you grow them. It includes information on everything you’ll need, from water, soil, and sun, to tips on propagation, pruning, and much more.