Begonias don't have to be annuals, and can survive the winter, if you take the necessary preparations to protect them from ...

Begonias need adequate sunlight, water and fertilization to thrive. The soil should be moist but not soggy and you should aim ...

Begonias (Begonia semperflorens-cultorum) are warm-season annuals with a long blooming period; the “semperflorens” part of the species name means “always flowering.” Another very useful characteristic ...

Every so often a new plant catches my eye, stopping me in my tracks at garden centers with their beauty. In truth, it happens more than I admit; like the dog distracted by squirrels, there are days ...

Having a shady garden, I was delighted to discover begonias a few years ago. They add constant color and beautiful foliage throughout the season in places with little to no direct sunlight. They can ...

As our summer flower season winds down, I have taken notice of annual flowers that are still in full bloom. What are your recommendations for the best annual flowers to plant in the spring that will ...

Discover what gorgeous flowering plant can be grown from a seed and kept indoors. This is the perfect plant for beginners and ...

‘Bonfire’ begonia flowers (right) hang downward out of baskets and will draw hummingbirds to feed. Photos by Norman Winter - TNS ‘Bonfire’ begonia flowers (right) hang downward out of baskets and will ...

Perusing plants in a nursery is a lot like dating. Some you cotton to, others just can't catch your eye. Begonias and I were always a mismatch. Couldn't, for the life of me, understand what others saw ...

Deadheading is a summer staple that keeps your garden full of flowers, but it is not always necessary. Some annual plants are self-cleaning and naturally drop their faded flowers, making them ideal ...