References to the plant genus Dianthus go back as far as the Greek botanist Theophrastus. He named these plants from the Caryophyllaceae family “divine flower” (dios = divine plus anthos = flower).

Annuals aren't known for their long bloom periods, but these six flowers will bloom all season long. Rudbeckia, zinnias, cosmos, calendula, salvia, and dianthus (carnation) are some of the best. Many ...

This past weekend I was in church and one of my pastor friends asked me an interesting question about mini roses. One of the characteristics of carnations is some of them look a lot like roses. He ...

As you're getting ready to start back up on your garden now that the good weather is in full swing, there are a few things to consider before you get your hands dirty: The greenery, the flowers, and ...

It is an interesting time in the flower garden. Many cool weather annuals, such as snapdragons, dianthus, calendula, alyssum, ornamental kale and petunias, can be planted now, and at the same time, we ...

Some of the new annuals and perennials for 2020 that grow well in south-central Kansas may have you seeing red, according to Wichitan Mike DeRee, a regional Ball Seed Co. representative who hails from ...

Right now, the landscape is filled with nectar-producing plants that are especially attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. The top-performing plants include mistflower, porter weed, zinnia, ...

Annuals are great for filling in blank spaces and adding a pop of color to the garden. However, they’re not always known for their longevity. As is their nature, many annuals are short-lived with even ...