Tips and How-Tos for Planting Flower Gardens

This is a guide to the top 10 easy perennial plants to grow from seed. Perhaps you are looking at packets of perennial flower seeds and are wondering which ones are the best and the easiest to grow. Hopefully something here will be of help.

Desert globemallow plants are seen all over the Desert Southwest where their orange/apricot flowers are appreciated. They are useful plants for landscapes and also soil erosion prevention. This article will show you what is need to get one planted in your own backyard.

Wild primulas and primroses have been cultivated and hybridized to make a huge collection of attractive plants. The flowers have a wonderful range of colours.

This is one hardy, evergreen & perennial favorite shrub that blooms much of the year in outdoor southern climates. See photos & videos.

This is a how-to article on growing camellia flowers from cuttings. If you have a beautiful camellia plant, you can actually "clone" it!

When most people think of spring, they think of bright yellow daffodils. Daffodils are easy to grow and last for years.

Bat flowers look exotic, but they are relatively easy to grow. Just mimic their native tropical forests, giving them heat, humidity and shade.

Crocus provide us with the first spring color. Plant them in large groups for the most impact.

Planting hydrangeas is not as hard as moving their location. Knowing when, why, and how to relocate these plants is crucial to avoid dealing with transplant shock.

Wisterias are beautiful vines known for their vibrant colors that can stop traffic. But they are also notorious for growing aggressively. This article will explain how to successively grow and care for one.

You can grow your own spectacular corpse flower provided you have enough space and patience.

Blackberry lilies can be a plus in your garden each year, especially if you need to have some taller flowers, as they will grow up to four feet tall. The six-petaled orange flowers have red spots and when they are finished blooming, shiny black seed pods appear that resemble blackberries.

From fighting off pesky nematodes to decorating wedding ceremonies, French marigolds have many unique uses. No wonder these fascinating plants are loved the world over.

What bulbs bloom first in spring? Find the best, early blooming spring bulbs to pack a punch of color in the garden as the snow begins to melt.

Wisteria is a magnificent vining plant that boasts beautiful cascades of lavender, pink, or white flowers each spring. Find out how to successfully grow and care for a wisteria vine.

Roses are the new work horses of the garden. Many gardeners are hesitant to add roses to their garden lineup for fear of blackspot or worse. They are the divas of the garden and demand a lot, but take a look at what is available now. It's a brave new world for rose lovers.