FLOWERS

Impress your green-thumbed friends with your knowledge of flower names.

The Fascinating Origins of 12 Beautiful Flower Names

With spring in bloom, let’s stop and smell the etymological roses and learn the origins of flower names like orchid, tulip, and violet.

A bouquet of red roses probably isn't your best purchase come February.

What to Buy In February—Plus What You Should Probably Skip

Shopping for the best bargains in February? From TVs to Presidents Day sales, here’s what to buy—and what to avoid—this month.

Sugar skulls are just one part of Día de los Muertos.

12 Facts About Día de los Muertos

In Latin America, el Día de los Muertos is a celebration of life and death, and an invitation for the deceased to return home once again to those who love them.

7 Tips for Growing a Native Plant Garden

Planting native flowers, shrubs, and trees instead of ornamentals or plain grass around your home has a number of long-term environmental benefits.

Garden Soil vs. Potting Soil: What's the Difference?

The differences between garden soil and potting soil shouldn’t be ignored.

How Often Should You Water Your Garden?

Once you’ve learned a few key things about your garden, you’ll know how often you should grab a hose and start watering.

10 Fascinating Facts About Corpse Flowers

The rare, giant plant is equal parts fascinating and foul.

Cherry blossoms as seen from Central Park's Reservoir, with the El Dorado in the background.

Central Park’s Cherry Blossom Tracker Tells You When the Trees Are in Peak Bloom

Washington, D.C. is a cherry blossom explosion, sure. But the cherry trees in NYC’s Central Park are pretty nice, too.

Buyers Beware: These Are the Holiday Gifts No One Really Wants

Grab one of these and you run the risk of someone throwing it right in the garbage.

This would brighten up your Instagram feed.

See What North Dakota’s Sunflower Fields Look Like in Full Bloom

North Dakota’s sunflower season is almost over, but these captivating photos and videos won’t fade.

Love gardening but hate weeding? This little robot can help.

Save Big on This Solar-Powered Robot That Will Deal With Weeds in Your Garden (So You Don’t Have To)

The Tertill weeding robot can help make your garden look ever better, and now it's $99 off on Amazon.

The Most Beautiful Gardens in the World, Mapped

For an idea of where you can get your plant fix this spring, check out this map of the world's most beautiful gardens.

10 Easy-to-Grow Plants for First-Time Gardeners

You won't need a green thumb to take care of these tough plants.

Can You Spot the Daffodils in This Spring Brainteaser?

If you can't wait to see spring flowers growing in your backyard, you can look for them in the colorful brainteaser.

Nothing says love like a gift that will wilt and die in a few days.

Why Do We Give Red Roses for Valentine's Day?

The tradition of handing out roses that will die in a few days to express everlasting love is the result of 19th-century flower theory, class status, and good old commerce.

Pet-Safe (and Toxic) Flowers to Be Aware of This Valentine's Day

When dropping hints about gifts to your Valentine, mention these pet-safe flowers to consider and toxic species to avoid.

Book Your Valentine's Day 2022 Bouquets and Assortments Now With New Releases From 1-800-Flowers

Get ready for Valentine's Day 2022 with the latest flower bouquets and gift package releases from 1-800-Flowers.

The Easy Way to Propagate Hydrangeas in Your Garden

If you're already growing hydrangeas in your home garden, you can easily multiply the flowers in a few simple steps.

The 10 Most Photographed Gardens Around the World

From the New York Botanical Garden to Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, here are the horticultural locales that visitors love to photograph.

Crowd Gathers at Abandoned Gas Station to See Rare Corpse Flower in Bloom

When a California nursery owner realized his rare corpse flower was blooming, he found a way to share it with as many people as possible.

We Tested 4 of the Most Popular Flower Delivery Services, So Plan Your Valentine's Day Accordingly

We tested popular flower delivery services like 1-800-Flowers, The Bouqs Co., ProFlowers, and FTD to see which has the best rose bouquets for Valentine's Day.

This corpse flower is ready for her closeup.

Barnard College’s Corpse Flower Just Bloomed for the First Time Ever—Watch It Here

The corpse flower smells similar to rotting flesh, dead fish, or Camembert cheese that’s been left out all night.

Thanks to the ancient Romans, today's brides never have to worry about what to do with their hands in wedding photos.

Why Do Brides Carry Bouquets?

You’d be laughed out of the wedding party for suggesting garlic for a bridal bouquet today, but it used to be pretty common.

How to Watch Flowers Bloom Around the World From Home

From Washington, D.C.'s cherry blossoms to Japan's sakura trees, here are the flower blooms to watch online this year.