Helianthus annuus, the common sunflower, brightens up gardens in USDA Hardiness Zones 2 through 11 with its sunny yellow petals. These fast growers love full sun and reach a height of 3 to 10 feet ...

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - In this “In the Garden,” our Sharon Meyer and garden expert Charlie Nardozzi show us some creative ways to bring color to your home, using your summer flowers. They ...

Perennial flowers may be expensive but are worth the investment. Perennials come back every year and the ones presented here are tough, easy to grow, and attractive choices for the new gardener.

You won’t be able to plant the kind of vibrant flower garden as in a full-sun yard, but it’s still possible to have a lush and colorful garden even in full-shade spots. Carey’s 2017 book ...

The bright blooms and scented leaves of geraniums are a summer plant staple. Learn how to deadhead spent geranium flowers to ...

The flowers are usually much larger, ranging in size from 6 to 12 inches across (see, dinner plate-sized). But, the color range is more limited -- primarily shades of red, rose, pink and white.

Rudbeckia is the summer flower to brighten boring garden spots. Rudbeckias are known as a summer flower because their blooms are initiated only when days are long. For flower initiation Rudbeckias ...