Roses
Flowers and Plants
Whether for fragrance, a long-lasting cut flower, or a beautiful habit, the…
Whether for fragrance, a long-lasting cut flower, or a beautiful habit, there are a million and one reasons to grow roses—here are a few of our favorites
Flowers and Plants
While most roses thrive on regular watering, these tough beauties need litt…
While most roses thrive on regular watering, these tough beauties need little to no irrigation once their roots are established
Garden Basics
Garden editor Johanna Silver demonstrates how to cut roses to encourage growth
Garden editor Johanna Silver demonstrates how to cut roses to encourage growth
Flowers and Plants
Follow garden editor Johanna Silver’s simple video tutorial on how to plant…
Follow garden editor Johanna Silver’s simple video tutorial on how to plant a rose from bare root
More Varieties We Love
Flowers and Plants
The West’s go-to summer flower stuns in vivid tropical pinks, pumpkin orang…
The West’s go-to summer flower stuns in vivid tropical pinks, pumpkin orange, and gold
Flowers and Plants
Full of charm, these gorgeous annuals bring color and character to the garden
Full of charm, these gorgeous annuals bring color and character to the garden
Flowers and Plants
Try these stunning begonia varieties in shady corners or hanging baskets
Try these stunning begonia varieties in shady corners or hanging baskets
Flowers and Plants
Brighten up your garden with these beloved bulbs
Brighten up your garden with these beloved bulbs
Flowers and Plants
Add a touch of color to the garden with these low-maintenance flowers
Add a touch of color to the garden with these low-maintenance flowers
Flowers and Plants
When it comes to stress-free, vibrant flowers, look no further than these p…
When it comes to stress-free, vibrant flowers, look no further than these pansy and viola varieties
Flowers and Plants
Grow these vibrant vines over verandas and archways for year-round color
Grow these vibrant vines over verandas and archways for year-round color
Flowers and Plants
Find the perfect penstemon variety for any garden in the West
Find the perfect penstemon variety for any garden in the West
Eco-Friendly
Flowers and Plants
Grow these spring and summer bloomers to make your garden irresistible to t…
Grow these spring and summer bloomers to make your garden irresistible to the nectar lovers you need
Green Living
Incorporating plants native to your climate means less water, less maintena…
Incorporating plants native to your climate means less water, less maintenance, and more wildlife. Here are our top picks around the West
Green Living
Los Angeles farmer Tara Kolla shares her secrets to growing great blooms, u…
Los Angeles farmer Tara Kolla shares her secrets to growing great blooms, using organic methods
Green Living
Plant these drought-friendly flowers for lasting color with low environment…
Plant these drought-friendly flowers for lasting color with low environmental impact
Seasonal Inspiration
Flowers and Plants
Keep your patio garden blooming late into fall with these stunning flowers
Keep your patio garden blooming late into fall with these stunning flowers
Flowers and Plants
Did you know that many spring blossoms will bloom earlier, for longer perio…
Did you know that many spring blossoms will bloom earlier, for longer periods, and on taller stems if planted in the fall? Here are 10 of our favorite flowers to plant in your fall garden
Flowers and Plants
Refresh garden borders with these stunning easy-care blooms
Refresh garden borders with these stunning easy-care blooms
Flowers and Plants
Our top picks for brilliant, easy-care spring color
Our top picks for brilliant, easy-care spring color
Flowers and Plants
Brighten gray, drizzly days with the West’s best cool-season flowers
Brighten gray, drizzly days with the West’s best cool-season flowers
Flowers and Plants
These unfussy, long-lived plants pump out beautiful foliage and flowers yea…
These unfussy, long-lived plants pump out beautiful foliage and flowers year after year. Plant in fall or spring when cooler temperatures help them get a healthy start
Landscaping
Choose the best one for your yard and see how to plant for summer blooms
Choose the best one for your yard and see how to plant for summer blooms
Flowers and Plants
Add heat-tolerant flowers and features to your yard and enjoy their beauty …
Add heat-tolerant flowers and features to your yard and enjoy their beauty all summer
More Ideas
Flowers and Plants
Add color to your garden from spring to fall with our water-wise favorites
Add color to your garden from spring to fall with our water-wise favorites
Flowers and Plants
In a narrow bed, we planted a sunny bouquet garden loaded with several sunf…
In a narrow bed, we planted a sunny bouquet garden loaded with several sunflower varieties, golden coreopsis, and trailing amaranth for cut flowers all summer long
Flowers and Plants
We tested the best easy-care varieties of flowers for cutting and using in …
We tested the best easy-care varieties of flowers for cutting and using in stunning bouquets. Here are our favorites, chosen for their long bloom times, tall stems, and ample vase life
Flowers and Plants
Grow these bloomers to perfume your garden—and your home
Grow these bloomers to perfume your garden—and your home
Landscaping
It’s possible to have year-round color in your garden. Learn how with tips …
It’s possible to have year-round color in your garden. Learn how with tips from Sunset’s Test Garden in Sonoma
Landscaping
See how to use foliage and flowers to soften a wall, accent a lawn, or frin…
See how to use foliage and flowers to soften a wall, accent a lawn, or fringe a path
Garden Basics
Watch how to plant and stake dahlias for gorgeous summer color
Watch how to plant and stake dahlias for gorgeous summer color
Garden Basics
Sunset staffer Lauren Dunec shows how to properly cut the flower to promote…
Sunset staffer Lauren Dunec shows how to properly cut the flower to promote growth