Flowers

Here is a list of herbs, annuals, and perennials that make good companion plants for roses.

If your perennials aren't blooming as strongly as they should, these three simple tricks should get them going again.

Roses have a reputation for being fussy, and needing frequent doses of synthetic chemicals to survive. About.com Gardening guide Marie Iannotti illustrates how to grow roses organically in this article.

One of the most important facets of organic gardening is learning about your site and then selecting plants that will thrive there. If you've got clay soil, you'll want to spend time improving it. In the meantime, there are several annual and perennial flowers, as well as ornamental grasses, that will grow in clay soils.

Clematis have a reputation for being tricky to grow, mainly because of the confusion over when and how to prune. This article helps allay some of the fears about pruning, and provides helpful guidelines for how to prune.

One of the easiest ways to grow a lush garden that is full of blooms is to plant annuals and perennials that will reliably self-sow in your zone. This article from Organic Gardening magazine lists several great self-sowers.

Learn all about how to grow Purple Coneflower, a beautiful, care-free native perennial that is also useful medicinally.

Here is a quick reference for how to know how deeply to plant most spring flowering bulbs, including tulips, daffodils, and alliums.

Here is a list of wildflowers that would be great to include in seed balls for the East Coast, either for guerilla gardening or just to use in your own garden.

If you're planning on making seed balls for guerilla gardening (or just want to know which wildflowers grow well) in the Northwest, this list provides plenty of good low-maintenance options.

If you're making seed balls to use on the west coast, or just trying to figure out which wildflowers grow best in that region, this list provides several suggestions for no-maintenance west coast wildflowers.

If you are planning to do a bit of guerilla gardening and make some seed balls, or are just wondering which wildflowers will grow most easily in your garden in the Southeast United States, this list provides plenty of good suggestions.

A review of "Eat Your Roses: ...Pansies, Lavender and 49 Other Delicious Edible Flowers" by Denise Schreiber

A collection of articles about making seed balls, including recipes for wildflower mixes for different regions of the United States.

Butterfly Weed, formally known as Asclepias tuberosa, is a perfect choice for a butterfly garden. It is low maintenance, colorful, and attracts butterflies and caterpillars all season long. Here's how to grow it.

How to grow sunflowers, including planting from seed, plant care, organic control of sunflower pests and diseases, and recommended varieties.

If squirrels are digging up your tulips as quickly as you plant them, here are some ideas for you to protect bulbs from squirrels.