Late-season blooms play an important role in sustaining native bee and butterfly populations.

The soil is the most important part of your garden.

Salvia, in the mint family, makes a great flower for mass plantings in garden beds and grows well in containers.

Zinnias are one of the most popular flowers grown in the Dakotas, as they are easy to grow, do not need much water and bloom all summer.

Sunflower varieties are now available that bloom in 50 to 60 days.

Artificial lights are key to starting seeds indoors successfully.

There is nothing easier to grow than paperwhites.

Holiday cacti can live a long time with proper care.

Studies show that viewing common houseplants can make us feel more relaxed physically and psychologically.

Plant zinnias in full sun with good air circulation.