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Flowers
Plant and care for popular flowers — peonies, gladiolus, sunflowers, morning glory, Chinese lantern, and more. Practical depth, spacing, and seasonal-care guides.
FlowersHow Far Apart to Plant Gladiolus Bulbs for Big Blooms
How far apart to plant gladiolus bulbs? Space corms 10–15 cm (4–6 in) apart, rows 30 cm (12 in) wide. Full spacing chart, group planting tips, and row layout inside.
8 min
FlowersHow Far Apart to Plant Hydrangeas (Spacing by Variety)
Plant bigleaf hydrangeas 1.2–1.8 m (4–6 ft) apart, panicle 1.8–3 m (6–10 ft), smooth 1–1.5 m (3–5 ft) — spacing by mature size for healthy blooms.
9 min
FlowersPlumeria Plant Care (Frangipani Tropical Bloom Guide)
Grow fragrant Plumeria (frangipani) for Hawaiian lei flowers. Full care guide for sun, gritty soil, watering, high-phosphorus feeding, winter dormancy
8 min
FlowersHow Deep to Plant Dahlia Tubers (10-15 cm Depth Guide for Big Blooms)
Plant dahlia tubers 10-15 cm (4-6 in) deep with the eye facing up, after last frost in soil 15°C (60°F)+ — full guide to depth, spacing, staking, and watering.
9 min
FlowersHow Far Apart to Plant Sunflowers (Spacing for Big Heads)
How far apart to plant sunflowers: 45 cm (18 in) for big-head types, 30 cm (12 in) for branching, 15 cm (6 in) for cut-flower rows. Full spacing chart inside.
7 min
FlowersHow to Grow Cosmos Flowers (Pollinator-Friendly Annuals)
Grow cosmos flowers from seed for non-stop summer blooms and butterflies. Sowing depth, lean-soil rule, spacing, watering, deadheading — the complete pollinator-garden.
9 min
FlowersHow to Plant Canna Lily Bulbs (Big Tropical Blooms Fast)
Plant canna lily rhizomes 10 cm (4 in) deep, eyes facing up, after the last frost — for tall tropical leaves and bold red, orange, and yellow blooms by midsummer.
8 min
FlowersHow to Plant Crocus Bulbs (First Color of Spring)
Plant crocus corms 8 cm (3 in) deep, 7 cm (3 in) apart, pointed end up, in fall — the exact depth, spacing, and timing for a bright early-spring drift.
7 min
FlowersHow to Grow Petunias (Hanging-Basket Bloom Machine)
Grow petunias that spill out of hanging baskets and bloom non-stop until frost. Sun, soil, watering, deadheading, and feeding — the full guide for huge color all summer.
9 min
FlowersHow to Plant Morning Glory Seeds (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to plant morning glory seeds the right way — scarify, soak, sow, and get vibrant trumpet flowers climbing your trellis in 6 to 10 weeks.
8 min
FlowersWater Avens Plant Care (Geum rivale): Bog & Streamside Guide
Grow Geum rivale (water avens) for nodding rose-pink bell flowers in damp shade. Full care guide: moist soil, part shade, USDA zones 3-7, division, deadheading.
10 min
FlowersHow Deep to Plant Gladiolus Bulbs (Corms) for Tall Strong Spikes
How deep to plant gladiolus bulbs? Bury them 10–15 cm (4–6 in) deep, pointed-side up, 15 cm (6 in) apart. Full depth chart, spacing, and bloom timing inside.
8 min