Should you deadhead your dahlias? And if you do, when is the best time during the season to do it? These are questions many gardeners have as they try to get the most out of their dahlia blooms. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros walks through how to deadhead dahlias, and the best time of season to start doing it.| Epic Gardening
If you live in zone 5 and want to plant some dahlias, it can be confusing to understand when to plant them for the best results. Dahlias can be fickle flowers depending on their climate and growing conditions, so planting at the right time will give you the best opportunities for better blooms. In this article, gardening expert Liz Jaros examines the optimal timing to plant your dahlias in zone 5.| Epic Gardening
If you've planted dahlias, you likely want them to keep those gorgeous blooms going as long as you possibly can. Dahlias can show off their colorful blooms all season, with a little bit of love and care. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares her favorite tips to keep your dahlias bursting with color all season long.| Epic Gardening
Are you thinking of adding some marigolds to your garden this season? These beautiful flowers are a staple in most flower gardens, as well as many vegetable gardens. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker takes you through all the details of growing marigolds, and their care.| Epic Gardening
If you have a shaded gardening area, finding the right flowers to plant can be quite a challenge. It's important to have the right balance of sunlight for perennials to come back year after year. In this article, hobby gardener Jason White looks at 31 shade loving perennials that will come back each year if properly cared for.| Epic Gardening
Thinking of adding some orange flowers to your garden, but can't decide which ones to pick? The good news is, there seems to be an ever abundant amount of beautiful orange blooms you can add to your garden. The hard part is, finding the right plant to meet your hardiness zone and climate, all while finding the one that looks just perfect with your other plants. Fear not, dear gardener, as we've compiled a list of our favorite orange blooms, with names, pictures, and information about each!| Epic Gardening
Are you looking for a bit of fall color in your garden beds? Asters are your answer. These stunning perennials are popular across North America, especially in pollinator gardens. Plant one variety, or choose several of the hundreds in this genus and plant family for a garden full of wildlife and color throughout summer and fall.| Epic Gardening
Lavender is a very popular plant and it has many uses. It can be used in cooking, essential oils, and some people just like it for the amazing smell it produces. But what happens when you grow a lavender plant, and it starts dying for what appears to be no reason? In this article, amateur gardener examines the most common reasons your lavender plant may not be doing so well.| Epic Gardening
Thinking of starting a wildflower garden, but aren't sure which types of wildflowers you should pick? There are many different types of wildflowers you can choose from, which can make picking the right flower types a little daunting! In this article, we've created a comprehensive list of our favorites!| Epic Gardening
Thinking of adding some perennial flowers to your garden this season, but aren't sure which ones to pick? There are many different types of perennial flowers that can brighten up just about any garden. In this article, we take a deeper look at our favorite perennial flowers, with names and pictures of each one.| Epic Gardening
Thinking of planting some perennial flowers, but want to make sure that they can tolerate full sun before you do? There are a number of different sun-loving perennials that can brighten up just about any garden space. In this article, we explore our favorite full sun perennials that you can plant in your garden this year!| Epic Gardening
There are many different flowers that will actually bloom all year depending on your climate, and geographic location. But choosing the perfect fit for your garden can be a bit of a challgenge! In this article, we look at our favorite annuals and perennials that will keep blooming in your garden all year long!| Epic Gardening
Are you thinking of adding some blanket flowers to your garden this season, but aren't sure where to start? Blanket flowers are beautiful perennials that can be the star of almost any full sun flower garden. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker examines how to plant, grow and care for Blanket Flowers!| Epic Gardening