Growing gerbera daisies is an appealing pastime for indoor and outdoor gardeners alike. The plants are prized for their vibrant, daisy-like flowers, which come in a range of colors and sizes. Though ...

Quick: think of the first flower you ever tried to draw. Chances are good it was a daisy. The distinctive pattern of long white petals clustered simply around perfect-circle center are so iconic, so ...

Gerbera daisies just make you want to smile! These pretty flowers have long-lasting blooms that come in a variety of bright, happy colors from sunny yellow and hot pink, to bright orange and burgundy ...

Earlier in spring, I discussed new gardeners and gardens. I also wrote about the use of self-seeding annuals, which can help new gardeners as they learn this hobby. Here, I will make some suggestions ...

The language of flowers can speak for you to Mom. Individual flowers have been used for centuries to represent feelings and express emotions. The meanings associated with popular flowers today have ...

A friend recently confessed that daisies are her favorite flower and that she has been filling her garden with daisy plants gleaned from along roadsides and open meadows. “They’re free!” she said ...

Fall is an ideal time for planting flowering perennials, and we could write a long list of reasons why you should think about adding some to your garden. First, perennials don’t have to be replaced ...

If you want to get a gardener’s attention, just mention the words “new variety.” It seldom matters whether it’s a new tomato, a shade tree or a flower; it’s hard to resist the allure of a shiny new ...