How to Overwinter Dahlia Bulbs
Dahlias come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and vivid colors, blooming from late spring to frost in most …
Flowers
How to Grow Bonfire Begonias From Seeds
The Bonfire Begonia is a perennial plant that grows low to the ground with thick green leaves. It produces flower …
How to Cut Bluebonnets
Bluebonnets are the state flower of Texas. They bloom from spring through summer and have purplish blue flowers on a …
How to Prune Coreopsis
Coreopsis, also known as tickseed and callipsis, is a genus of herb with more than 30 species. Although technically an …
How to Care for Shining Coneflowers
Shining coneflowers (Rudbeckia nitida ‘Herbstsonne’), like all echinacea varieties, are a member of the aster family. They produce large, daisy-like …
Cosmos Flower Problems
Two species of cosmos are popular among gardeners: Sulphur cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus), and garden cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus). Both plants react …
How to: Geraniums Surviving the Winter
Homeowners and landscapers favor geraniums for their abundant bright blooms and easy care. Though winter frosts will kill geraniums left …
How to Grow Carnations for Cut Production
Carnations are standard staples at most florists, a must-have Mother’s Day flower and a common garden plant. Generally, carnations bloom …
How to Regrow Annual Flowers
Annual flowers are flower species that grow and reproduce each spring and summer, but then die in the winter. Normally, …
Perennials: Maximilian’s Sunflower Helianthus
Maximilian sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani), a native perennial of Texas, was named after the explorer naturalist Prince Maximilian of Germany, who …