Ornamental Plants

Learn how to grow ranunculus with this easy guide on planting, care, and harvesting for gorgeous spring blooms in your garden. Ranunculus are one of my favorite flowers to grow, …

Growing hollyhock from seed is really easy! Learn how to plant and care for these gorgeous flowers without breaking the bank! Hollyhocks are a classic favorite for cottage gardens. With …

Learn how to grow candytuft from seed and fill your garden with this beautiful groundcover for a fraction of the price! Candytuft is one of those flowers that can instantly …

Learn to grow astilbe from seed with this simple winter sowing method, and fill your shade garden with lots of these feathery perennials. Astilbe is a perennial flowering plant known …

Winter sowing in milk jugs is a cheap and easy way to start seeds outside! I'll show you how I'm winter sowing echinacea with this method step by step! Echinacea …

Want more impatiens in your garden? Learn how to propagate impatiens from cuttings in water or soil to easily multiply your plants! Impatiens are my go-to flower for shady spots …

It's the end of another growing season, but what do I do with my dahlias? Learn when to dig up dahlia tubers for winter storage! Dahlias are one of my …

Learn how to plant crocus bulbs for a vibrant, early spring garden! This step-by-step guide covers timing, spacing, and planting in pots. Crocuses offer a splash of color when most …

Learn how to collect geranium seeds with our step-by-step guide. From identifying ripe seed pods to proper storage, we've got you covered! Geraniums are one of my favorite flowers to …

Learn how to grow zinnias from seed with our step-by-step guide. Find tips on planting, care, and enjoying these vibrant flowers. Zinnias are known for their vibrant colors and easy-to-grow …

Learn how to grow and care for agastache in your garden, with tips on planting, watering, and ensuring blooms every year in this handy guide. Agastache, also known as giant …

Collarette dahlias feature a stunning "collar" of smaller petals around a central disc. Learn more about this stunning dahlia form here! When you think of dahlias, you usually picture perfectly …

Find out why are your dahlias aren't blooming in your garden and learn effective ways to encourage those gorgeous flowers to show themselves! Dahlias are one of my favorite plants …

Keep your dahlias blooming longer by removing the spent flowers. I'll show you how to deadhead dahlias so your plant produces more buds! Dahlias are one of my favorite flowers …

Discover how to grow cosmos from seed with our comprehensive guide, from sowing to blooming to saving the seeds for next year! Cosmos is an easy to grow plant that …

Learn how to save and store ranunculus corms for next season! I'll show you how to dig them up, clean them and store them so they don't rot! Ranunculus are …

Learn the difference between clumping vs running bamboo before you plant it in your garden, or it might take over your whole yard! Bamboo, a subfamily of grasses, consists of …

Wondering what to do with hellebores in summer after they're done blooming? Here's how to care for them now for more flowers next year! Hellebores, also known as Lenten or …

Learn how to grow celosia from seed and enjoy these unusual, colorful blooms in the garden or in bouquets all summer long! Celosia is an ornamental type of amaranth, also …

Learn how to pinch out dahlias for more blooms! Follow these simple steps for stronger stems and double the flowers. Nothing stops people in their tracks quite like dahlias. They …

Discover how to grow asters from seed in your garden with our step-by-step guide, from sowing the seeds to harvesting the blooms! Asters, also known as China Asters or Callistephus …

Learn my tips and tricks for how to transplant sweet peas from their pots or seed trays into the garden successfully! There's a reason why you don't usually see sweet …

Discover how to care for tulips after they bloom, including when to deadhead spent flowers and cut back foliage, so they come back next year! Tulips are my favorite flower, …

Discover how to grow and manage Liriope spicata, also known as creeping lilyturf, with our guide to this vigorous ground cover plant. I have a big problem. A big tree …

Learn what to do with daffodils after they bloom, including when to deadhead and cut back foliage, so they come back year after year! Ah, the delight of daffodils in …

Learn how to grow scabiosa (also known as pincushion flower) from seed with our guide for beautiful, unique blooms in your garden this year! Scabiosa, also known as the Pincushion …

Get all my tips and tricks for growing coleus from seed, and create a colorful shade garden display this season for just a few dollars! Coleus is a vibrant and …

Learn how to plant calla lily bulbs for stunning garden blooms with our step-by-step guide (including photos of which side is up!) Shopping at Costco is not for the faint …

Discover how to grow phlox from seed with our step-by-step guide, featuring tips and tricks for creating a beautifully scented garden. The sweet scent and delicate petals of phlox makes …

Yes, you can grow hostas from seed! Learn how to start this popular perennial from seed indoors to add your shade garden this year! I have a lot of shady …

Grow Hummingbird Coral Nymph Salvia from seed and create a vibrant, pollinator-friendly garden oasis with this comprehensive guide. Coral Nymph Salvia is a gorgeous tubular pink and white bicolor flower …

Here's how to pinch snapdragon seedlings to encourage branching and more flowers, and how to propagate the cuttings for even more plants! If you grow snapdragons from seed, eventually you'll …

Learn how to grow love-in-a-mist from seed! This airy plant, also known as nigella, adds unique blooms and foliage to any cottage garden. Love-in-a-mist, also known as Nigella damascena, gets …

Unleash your green thumb and enjoy beautiful blooms all season with this step by step guide on how to grow geraniums from seed! Geraniums, also known as Pelargonium, are one …

Dahlias grown from seed won't look like the parent plant, so you'll get a new, unique variety every time. Here's how to grow dahlias from seed! Dahlia flowers come in …

Pinching sweet pea seedlings is an easy way to get more blooms per plant! I'll show you how to pinch sweet peas to encourage branching. Growing sweet peas from seed …

Pruning hellebores gives the plant space for new growth and cleans up the spent leaves. Here's how to prune hellebores (and when to do it!) Hellebores, also known as Lenten …

Learn how to grow echinacea from seed with this guide. I'll show you how to sow your seeds and care for your plants as they grow. Echinacea is a slow-growing …

Learn how to grow nasturtium from seed with this guide. I'll show you how to sow your seeds and care for your plants as they grow. Growing nasturtium from seed …

Yes, you can grow heuchera (also known as coral bells) from seed! Learn how to start this shade loving perennial from seed indoors! I have a lot of shady spots …