A well-designed garden uses them all. Learn the types of plants and flowers that fit in each category.
Articles by Laura Root
Articles by Laura Root

Differences Between Perennials, Annuals, Biennials, and Tender Perennials

How to Grow Zinnia Flowers: Do Zinnias Like Sun or Shade?
Zinnias are annual flowers that thrive in full sun with a bounty of blooms.

Flower Seeds and Perennials for a Summer-Long Cutting Garden
Discover how to create a cutting garden for fresh, homegrown bouquets all season.

Unveiling the Newest Seed Varieties for Your 2024 Garden
What's new in 2024 is also the most exciting. Find out what Park Seed is excited to introduce this year for America's gardeners.

How to Grow and Use Different Types of Garlic
Explore the diverse world of garlic, including softneck, hardneck, and elephant varieties, each with unique flavors and growing conditions.

Caring for Flower Bulbs
Learn about the different types and find our chart of the proper depth to plant popular bulbs in your garden.

5 Full Sun Perennials That Bloom All Summer
All summer blooming annuals and perennials.

The 10 Best Flowers for Window Boxes
Flower recommendations for windowboxes in sun or shade, plus herbs to grow, too.

6 Common Types of Bulbs
Learn about bulbs the six of the most common types of bulbs.