From Seed: If you want to start skeleton flowers from seeds, cold-stratification is necessary. The simplest method is to sow ...
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An interesting crop of new annual flowers is poised to debut in the 2026 growing season, including a caladium with black ...
“An annual is a plant that produces colorful blooms all season long and lasts for just one year,” explains Dan Stuppiello, divisional merchandise manager of Live Goods at Home Depot. “If you want to ...
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Tom Karwin, On Gardening: Growing plants from seeds

Now is the appropriate time to plant seeds for spring blooms in the garden. Growing plants from seeds requires minimal time and effort and provides the satisfaction of real gardening as you watch ...
In addition to symbolizing wealth, full, beautiful peony blooms will add lushness and color to your garden. They’re also a ...
While there are so many plants that need pruning for them to give their full potential, there are also a fair few that "never ...
Not all perennials need full sun. This stunning plant brings color and eye-catching patterns to shady gardens in the right ...
My grandmother's garden was a riot of color, shapes, and scents. She taught me to save seeds, pinch back spent blooms, and love the big, luxurious peonies that spilled exuberantly onto her side porch.