If you have a small backyard, you may assume you're limited in the flowers and shrubs you can plant. With a small backyard, you need to be careful not to overdo your gardening efforts, which could ...

Zinnias are a fan favorite among gardeners not only because they are easy to grow, but also because they thrive in just about ...

Placing your shortest plants in the front and taller ones in the back will draw the eye through your flower bed naturally.

While backyard gardeners typically aren’t chasing trends when they’re out turning dirt, here’s a tip for those simply curious about what flowers are hot. If your grandmother grew it, it’s probably in.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Spring has sprung! As winter has started fading away and the days have grown longer, nature is beginning to awaken for spring. One ...

When planning a new garden, getting the layout right pays dividends immediately and over the long term. A good garden layout makes the space more attractive and functional and can help reduce time ...

Attract bees by planting blue, purple, white, golden, and yellow flowers. We'll show you the best flower varieties to get ...

Dahlias, amaranth, and mint make a lovely bouquet together. Grow the best flowers for cutting gardens with these floral superstars, including the best perennials for cut flowers. Growing flowers to ...

Key Takeaways To determine whether a zinnia is ready to be cut, do the "wiggle test" by shaking the flower stem side to side.

Planting red, white, and blue flowers is a way to mark America's 250th anniversary in the landscape. Here are some good choices.

The seeds were planted early for Trish Snyder’s blooming career, culminating in her new book, “Backyard Cutting Garden,” to be released Jan. 28. Snyder is the founder of Flourish Flowers, the East ...