Want a more colourful garden next summer? 5 flowers to sow in July before it's too late

The midsummer sowing window won't last forever. Plant these five biennials and short-lived perennials now for colourful pots, ...
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The garden’s showiest flowers aren’t great for bees and butterflies—here’s why

Plants with lush double blooms may be gorgeous, but experts agree they’re not the best choice for pollinators.
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'Everything from seed': Budget flower garden bursts with snapdragons, zinnias, and sunflowers

"The way your flowers bloom is like a smile from Mother Nature itself." ...

Edible flowers you can grow in your own garden

Many common garden flowers are safe to eat. Learn which ones to pick and how to harvest them for your next meal.
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Not Traditional Basil: The Beautiful Herb With Flowers That'll Give You The Same Taste

What if you didn't have to choose between an herb garden and a flower bed? This cultivar has the spicy, aromatic leaves you ...
Prevention

24 Fall Flowers to Add Bursts of Color to Your Garden, According to Experts

When the air gets chillier and the leaves turn red and orange, don’t start packing away your gardening gloves. The summer might be over, but that doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to gorgeous ...