Despite the heat, a number of plants are making a great show in our landscapes. In past columns I discussed lantana, esperanza, poinciana, firebush and thyrallis. There are more to recognize and ...

Zinnias, with their vibrant blooms and cheerful disposition, are a garden favorite for a reason. However, even these seemingly easygoing flowers are susceptible to a range of problems that can quickly ...

Zinnias make great additions for gardens of any size thanks to their ability to handle most growing conditions. They're drought-tolerant, butterflies love them (which is why they're often ranked as ...

Zinnia flowers come in vibrant hues, including pink, orange, red and purple. They add bold, cheerful hues to any garden or home Zinnias make excellent cut flowers, lasting for a week or more in a vase ...

You can contact Beth Mort via email at [email protected] or visit her websites at zinniapermaculturedesign.com and www.snapdragonflowerfarm.com. Beth Mort has been around gardening for as long as ...

Question: I would like to produce a bed of low-growing zinnias. Can I start them from seed? Answer: Start your seeds growing now to have zinnias ready for the garden in about six weeks. A number of ...

There is nothing that will stop traffic like a large bed of Dreamland zinnias. If you have not tried Dreamland or the competing Magellan zinnias then you are missing some of the finest zinnias for the ...

I have a million zinnia seeds to share with friends. Does it make a difference if we plant them now, or should we save them and plant them in the spring? The seeds that drop to the ground seem to be ...

Looking for suggestions on zinnias to plant in your garden this year? Here are some recommended varieties: April Shelhon, Botanical Interests: “I love the cactus-flower varieties that are heirlooms ...

Perhaps zinnias are the flower we need most in 2020. One word comes up over and over for gardeners who grow this classic annual. “They’re a happy flower,” says Deborah Stover. Zinnias come in a ...