Common geraniums in the Pelargonium genus are attractive container and bedding plants adding color and fragrance to the garden all season long, but did you know there are different types of Geraniums ...

Removing faded flowers stimulates more blooms on many plants. Deadhead flowers when they begin to wilt or fade. To deadhead effectively, remove the entire flowering portion, including any sepals or ...

DENVER — The entire purpose of a plant is to reproduce. Flowers don't care if we think they're pretty or smell good. They exist to bloom, attract pollinators, set seed to start a new generation. It's ...

A common deed in the August garden is what gardeners call “deadheading.” This somewhat morbid term is a form of plant-cutting that involves snipping or pinching off flowers after they’ve finished ...

Geraniums need plenty of direct sunlight—at least six hours a day—to bloom well, so too much shade will stunt their flower production. Overwatering or poor drainage can cause root stress and yellowing ...

For most gardeners, geraniums are one of the easiest plants to grow if you know how to take care of them. There are so many different varieties available that will allow you to completely fill your ...

Deadheading is an important but often poorly understood and underutilized gardening technique. This rather morbid term simply refers to pruning off old, faded flowers from a plant as it blooms. It is ...

BOISE, Idaho — Geraniums are some of the prettiest and most popular flowers for home gardeners. They come in a variety of colors and look great as accents in containers and hanging baskets. We learn ...

Deadheading, the removal of spent blooms, encourages new growth and more flowers. Annuals like zinnias and marigolds benefit from frequent deadheading, while others like impatiens are self-deadheading ...