You should deadhead your zinnias once their blooms start to fade and turn brown. Use garden shears or pinch off the flower with your fingers. Deadheading will help the plant refocus its energy toward ...

Question: We like to bring flowers indoors from the landscape. What are some good bedding plants to grow for cut flowers during summer? Answer: Any plant blooming during the summer would likely make a ...

Zesty zinnias (Zinnia elegans) are a Louisiana Super Plant for spring 2024. Zinnias are beloved flowers for the garden for their bright, cheerful colors and large flower heads on tall, single stalks.

Most growers plant zinnias in ornamental gardens or pots and harvest the blooms for cut flowers and bouquets. However, zinnias are multi-purpose plants that can also be companion-planted with veggies ...

Zinnia season is a high point in my gardening calendar. I grow them as cut flowers on my allotment as they are one of the best flowers for raised garden beds, and every year I reserve the sunniest bed ...

Cutting gardens are trendy again as a new generation embraces the idea of growing free bouquets. If you’re thinking of giving the style a try this growing season, the National Garden Bureau offers ...

If you love a summer yard filled with colorful blooms, zinnias have to be at the top of your planting list. With flowers in every shade from vibrant citrus to delicate neutrals they are hugely ...

If spring crept up too quickly, and you’re scrambling to find some plants to add color to your garden, you should turn to fast-growing annuals. With brilliant bursts of color and low-maintenance ...

Not all gardeners are patient—and neither are pollinators. Thankfully, some of the most beautiful flowering plants that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds also grow remarkably quickly, ...