Few flowers are as cheerful as sunflowers. With bright golden-yellow petals and stems as tall as 15 feet, sunflowers are stunning additions to any garden or yard. If you're wondering how long it takes ...

When you hear "sunflowers," the idea of growing them in pots may be the furthest thing from your mind. But there are many types of sunflowers, and some of them perform admirably in a pot, provided ...

Nothing beats the feeling of strolling into a farmer’s market and spying rows upon rows of gorgeous, fresh-cut flowers. For just a few bucks, you can take home a fragrant, vibrant bouquet to instantly ...

I was exercising at the pool a few weeks ago and talked to a lady who asked me about sunflower care. One of the reasons she said she liked sunflowers is that their care is relatively easy. She also ...

These long-stemmed dahlias have a good start because they were harvested in the cool of the morning and tucked directly into a bucket with a few inches of water. How can I grow flower stems long ...

Summer is not far off, with plenty of warm weather ahead, so plan now so you know what flowers to grow so you can cut and bring indoors to enjoy. Growing cut flowers is easy and won’t require much ...

Sunflowers (Helianthus annua) are among the easiest flowers to grow, and they thrive in the heat of our summers. Helianthus, the scientific name, means “sunflower” in Latin. Not only do sunflower ...

Summer is here, with plenty of warm weather ahead, so why not grow flowers you can cut and bring indoors to enjoy? Growing cut flowers is easy and won’t require much effort once the plants get ...

The annual sunflower (Helianthus annus) has a long history in North America, with evidence of its cultivation for food, ceremonial and medical use by Native Americans dating back to at least 1,000 B.C ...

Can Sunflowers Be Multiple Colors? Sunflowers bring warmth and vibrancy to gardens and floral displays—but don't limit yourself to the classic yellow varieties! With a range of gorgeous colors and ...