Flower gardens bring visual interest and color to any landscape, whether as single window boxes, raised beds or entire gardens. Select an area that
How to Start a Flower Garden
Flower gardens add vibrancy and color to any landscape, be they small containers or larger raised garden beds. Discover how to start a flower garden
How to Plant a Cut Flower Garden
Start with long-stemmed flowers, which hold onto their colors better than shorter varieties. Select perennials like phlox and iris as well as
How to Grow a Cut Flower Garden
Plant your cut flower garden in rows or plots for ease of watering, weeding and harvesting. Consider your USDA growing zone when selecting plants that
How to Layout a Flower Garden
Repetition is key when designing flower gardens. By repeating specific colors, shapes, and plants over multiple beds in your beds, they create an
How to Plant a Flower Garden
Acknowledging the growing zone and first and last frost dates of your garden will enable you to make informed decisions when it comes to selecting
How to Plan a Flower Garden
Planning your own flower garden requires consideration of lighting conditions, soil quality and planting design as well as consideration for flowers'
How to Keep Cats Out of Flower Garden
Cats can be useful companions in the garden, yet can also cause considerable damage by nibbling plants, scratching at compost piles and using prized
How to Start a Flower Garden From Scratch
Flower gardening can be a satisfying way to relieve stress and add color to your home landscape. If you're new to growing flowers, start with a packet