plant: Dahlia

If some of your bulbs came up this year without flowers, they may be suffering from a condition called bulb blindness. The green foliage means the bulb is still alive, but it lacks the energy to produce flowers. This can happen for several reasons. Thankfully, many of these are easily fixed in time for next year’s blooms, so your garden can stay looking colorful and healthy. In this article, we’ll dive into the science and then look at the common causes and ways to manage the problem....

Having a cut flower garden is a great way to bring joy and beauty to your garden. Imagine walking outside, gathering blooms to decorate your dining room table, or putting together a bouquet to sell at your roadside farmstand. The Bouquet Blueprint When planning your cut flower garden, consider factors such as sunlight, soil quality, and climate, as these will influence which flowers you can successfully grow. Next, select flowers that bloom at different times of the year to keep the blooms going....

A well-planned flower bed can be a visual delight and a haven for pollinators. But crafting a beautiful bed can feel daunting—no one wants to lose plants after all that work! Here’s a 4×8 ft layout that balances structure, color, and bloom succession—plus tips to adapt it for your space. This flower bed is best suited for zones 6-8 (with some wiggle room on either side), and is based on two garden beds I grew a few years ago in the UK....