Planting Sunflowers

Sunflowers, great for the butterfly garden, are prolific with flowers and later seeds. Yours are probably hanging their heads by now. Here’s how to harvest the sunflower seeds for your bird f…

Ready to plant sunflowers? Find out the best time to sow the seeds, how much sun they need, right soil type, good and bad companion plants, plus care and harvest tips.

Covers planting and thinning sunflower seeds; common problems, pests and diseases; how sunflowers are pollinated; how to choose varieties; and how to harvest sunflower seeds. Thorough, organized for easy reading, and gorgeous photos.

How to Grow Sunflowers. These hardy, easy-to-grow annuals brighten up any garden with their large, dramatic heads and petals. Sunflowers can grow anywhere from two to fifteen feet tall depending on the variety, and their seeds can even be...

Ahhhhh, summer. 'Tis the season for getting outside to enjoy all Mother Nature has to offer, and of course, it's the ideal time to get your ...

The past two summers, we've planted sunflowers in our yard and sold them at the end of our driveway. The first year, it was my brother who ...

Tips for planting flowers that are guaranteed to brighten your day.

Learn the ins and outs of growing sunflowers. Planting these bright and breezy bloomers is a snap — growing them is even easier.

Sunflowers are native American plants with many uses. Their oil is used for biodiesel and cooking oil, and their seeds can make tasty snacks. A sunflower also makes a bright and happy addition to any sunny window or balcony. Growing a...

How to Make a Sunflower Garden. When most people think of sunflowers (Helianthus spp.), they probably picture the common sunflower (H. annuus), recognized for its tall stalks and broad, heavy flowers that bear seeds. While this species alone includes dozens of cultivars, there are about 38 species of sunflowers, which ...

Known as the African Daisy or Treasure Flower, Gazania (Gazania ringens) are members of the aster family that are native to South Africa. With cheery daisy-like blooms that close up in dim light, gazania range in colors from bright yellow, orange and red, to pink and white.

Also called helianthus annuus, a sunflower is a beautiful plant known for its beautiful appearance, pleasant smell and bright color. By learning how to plant sunflowers, people can find out more about the various colors, shapes and sizes of these wonderful plants. Furthermore, learning this skill is a relatively easy task.

How to Plant Sunflower Seeds. If you've ever driven past a sprawling field of sunflowers or seen them peeking up over the fence of someone's yard, you know how beautiful and eye-catching they are. They're also really easy to grow. This...

How to Plant Sunflower Seeds. If you've ever driven past a sprawling field of sunflowers or seen them peeking up over the fence of someone's yard, you know how beautiful and eye-catching they are. They're also really easy to grow. This...