Flower Gardening Made Simple
Whether you want to brighten your yard, attract pollinators, or create stunning containers, this is your go-to guide for growing beautiful blooms. From perennials and annuals to pruning, fertilizing, and creative layouts, we’ll help you grow a flower garden that turns heads—and thrives all season long.
New to flowers? These beginner-friendly guides will walk you through selecting the right blooms, understanding sun needs, and designing flower beds that are as functional as they are beautiful.
Getting Started with Flower Gardening
New to Perennials? These Practically Grow Themselves
Want a flower bed that keeps blooming year after year—with minimal effort? These beginner-friendly perennials are low-maintenance, tough, and gorgeous.
These are the easiest perennials to grow—even if you’re just starting out »
Best Perennials for a Long-Lasting Flower Garden
Discover long-lasting, low-maintenance perennials that offer season-after-season beauty. From fragrant spring bloomers to heat-tolerant heroes, these flowers will become the stars of your garden.
Perennials by Color
Add lasting color to your garden with vibrant, season-spanning blooms. These guides make it easy to choose perennials by your favorite hues.
Pink Power: These Pink Perennials Will Steal the Show
Looking to add romance, charm, or bold color to your garden? These 25 pink perennials offer everything from soft blush tones to vibrant fuchsia—and they come back year after year.
Explore 25 pink perennials that bring lasting beauty to your garden »
Deer & Rabbit Resistant Perennials
Keep your flowers safe from hungry critters. These resilient perennials stand up to deer, rabbits, and other garden grazers.
Keep Hungry Garden Pests at Bay—Naturally
Tired of your flowers becoming a buffet for deer and rabbits? These 15 perennials are as tough as they are beautiful, resisting nibblers while thriving in a variety of garden conditions.
Drought-Tolerant & Full Sun Perennials
Don’t let hot, dry weather stop your garden from thriving. These perennials love the sun and require less water once established.
Full Sun? No Problem—These Perennials Thrive in It
Not all flowers can handle the heat. This curated list highlights the best full sun perennials that bloom beautifully without constant watering or coddling. Ideal for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.
Shade-Loving & Woodland Perennials
Turn shady areas into a lush haven. These perennials thrive without full sun and bring texture and color to dim corners.
Fragrant & Uniquely Shaped Perennials
Add sensory appeal and intrigue to your flower beds. These plants are chosen for their delicious scent or eye-catching shapes.
Perennials That Smell as Good as They Look
Add a sensory experience to your flower beds with these summer-blooming perennials known for their intoxicating fragrance. Ideal for planting near patios, walkways, and seating areas where you can enjoy every breeze.
See the list of top fragrant perennials for summer gardens »
Flowering Shrubs & Woody Perennials
Add height, structure, and seasonal interest. These shrubs—like lilacs and peonies—are the backbone of many flower gardens.
Want Bigger, Better Peony Blooms? Here’s the Fertilizer Secret
If your peonies are all leaves and no flowers, it might be a nutrient issue. Learn exactly when and how to fertilize peonies for the most spectacular blooms of the season—plus what not to do.
Easy Annuals for Every Space & Season
Annual flowers add immediate impact to garden beds, borders, and containers. This section features low-maintenance annuals that bloom all season, offering color, texture, and beauty for gardeners who want results without the fuss.
Annual Summer Blooms That Shine on Your Deck or Patio
Looking to liven up your outdoor space? These summer flowers are made for containers and thrive in the heat—perfect for brightening up porches, patios, and balconies with minimal effort.
Roses: Garden Classics That Never Go Out of Style
Classic, fragrant, and full of romance—roses are a must for any garden. Learn how to grow, prune, and feed them for blooms all season.
Yellowing Rose Leaves? Here’s What Your Plant Is Telling You
If your rose leaves are turning yellow, don’t panic. This guide walks you through 8 common causes—from nutrient issues to pests—and how to fix them fast to get your roses back to blooming.
All About Hydrangeas
Big blooms, big personality. These posts help you grow healthy hydrangeas, choose the right variety, and manage pests and problems.
Grow Limelight Hydrangeas Like a Pro—Even If You're New to Gardening
Want stunning, fuss-free blooms? Limelight hydrangeas are incredibly forgiving and bloom on new wood, so you’ll enjoy massive, cone-shaped flowers even if you miss a pruning. Learn how to plant, care for, and get the most out of this popular shrub.
Lavender: Beautiful, Fragrant, and Surprisingly Hardy
Grow this multi-purpose plant for scent, pollinators, and structure. Lavender is both beautiful and functional in flower beds and herb gardens.
Not All Lavender Is the Same—Here’s How to Choose the Right One
From French flair to English charm, this guide compares the top types of lavender by scent, bloom time, size, and hardiness. Learn which variety is best for your zone, garden goals, and climate.
Flower Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Yellowing leaves, floppy stems, and nutrient needs? You’re not alone. This section tackles common flower issues and shows you how to fix problems before they take over your garden.
Pruning & Deadheading
Get more blooms and a neater look. Prune and deadhead your flowers at the right time for healthier, longer-lasting plants.
Why Your Salvias Are Flopping (And How to Fix It for Good)
If your salvias keep falling over, you're not alone—and the fix is easier than you think. Learn why salvias get leggy and how to keep them upright, full, and blooming beautifully all season.
Fertilizing & Common Problems
Troubleshoot yellowing leaves, pests, and poor performance. These posts help you solve common flower care issues with ease.
Why Are Your Geranium Leaves Turning Yellow? Here's the Fix
Yellow leaves can mean trouble—but they don’t have to spell disaster. Discover the most common causes (from watering to nutrients) and how to bring your geraniums back to full health.
Designing Beautiful Flower Beds and Containers
Design beautiful plantings that fit any space. Learn how to create colorful, low-maintenance flower beds and containers that pop.
Landscape Border Ideas That Beginners Will Love
Create polished, professional-looking flower beds without the overwhelm. This post breaks down beginner-friendly landscape border ideas—from natural edging to easy no-dig options—that transform your garden with minimal effort.
Companion Planting & Pollinators
Grow smarter with flowers that help each other—and invite pollinators to visit. These guides explore strategic pairings for a thriving garden.
Creative Flower Garden Themes and Ideas
Give your garden a clever twist. Explore fun and creative themes like moon gardens, poolside plants, and cocktail gardens. These specialty garden ideas help you make the most of your space and climate.
How to Grow a Moon Garden
Create a serene, otherworldly garden that glows under the moonlight. This guide walks you through choosing white and silvery plants, fragrant night bloomers, and layout ideas that transform your evenings into something magical.
Just Getting Started?
Our Gardening for Beginners Guide has everything you need to feel confident—soil tips, first plants to try, and budget-friendly tools that actually work.