Growing Guides

How Long Do Zinnia Seeds Take to Germinate?

How Long Do Zinnia Seeds Take to Germinate?

You sow them on a Sunday. You check on Monday. Nothing. Tuesday — you swear you're imagining it. Wednesday… There they are.

When to Start Dahlia Seeds Indoors: Timing Guide

When to Start Dahlia Seeds Indoors: Timing Guide

Dahlias are the divas of the summer garden. Dinner-plate blooms, colors that don't exist in nature, and a growing season that always feels one month too short.

Why Are My Rose Seeds Not Germinating? 7 Fixes

Why Are My Rose Seeds Not Germinating? 7 Fixes

You did everything right. Cleaned the seeds, tucked them into damp paper towels, slid the bag into the fridge… and waited. And waited.

When to Plant Rose Seeds: Stratification Timing by Zone

When to Plant Rose Seeds: Stratification Timing...

When to Plant Rose Seeds: Stratification Timing by Zone You've got your rose seeds in hand.

How to Grow Carnations from Seed: Complete Guide

How to Grow Carnations from Seed: Complete Guide

Here's a confession: for years, we thought carnations came from two places — the florist's cooler, and your grandmother's garden.

How to Grow Hibiscus from Seed: Complete Guide

How to Grow Hibiscus from Seed: Complete Guide

Some flowers flirt with you from across the garden. Hibiscus doesn't flirt. It walks right up, blooms the size of a dinner plate, and dares you to look away.