Articles for tag: Zinnias

Karla News

Fun Flower Facts About Zinnias

I love flowers and have many, many favorites, so if you ask me what my favorite flower is, my answer may be different each time you ask. Today, I want to talk about zinnias; they are one of my favorite annuals. It can reseed itself or you can harvest the seeds once the flower fades ...

Karla News

The Easiest Annuals to Grow in Your Flower Garden

Though some may have medicinal uses and value in other areas, it truly seems that the reason flowers exist is to pour beauty into the world. It’s a common urge amongst many people to want to bring some of this beauty into their own back yards. If you’ve never gardened before – or never tried ...

Karla News

Best Annual Flowers to Start from Seed

As far as annuls go many gardeners simply head to the nursery in spring, buy their four packs of petunias, marigolds, impatiens, and geraniums. While this is great for everyone involved, I have found a new love for planting annuals from seed. A seed packet generally costs about a dollar, but the blooms that you ...

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Marigold Plant: Growing Marigold Varieties

Marigolds are certainly one of the most popular flowers, and they are among the easiest to grow. While they do have a rather pungent odor, there are some varieties without scent. This in no way, however, spoils their beauty in a garden. Marigolds or Tagetes come in many forms and shades, ranging from yellow with ...

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Planning an English Garden

If you are seeking a new look for your annual flower garden, an English garden may be just the right thing for you if you already have a border hedge or are planning to create one in your yard. The border hedge can be either in your front yard or back yard, and it can ...