Petunias come in a full spectrum of colors and shapes, making these unfussy blooms a reliable choice for summer containers. And since these blossoms are easy to cultivate and grow quickly, once their ...

So say gardeners across the globe, begging for this outrageously popular annual that satisfies any appetite for a mass of color that lasts longer than Aunt Betty's fruitcake. Problem is, petunias are ...

Remember the clamor that greeted Wave petunias when they were introduced? My trial plants lived through the winter and spread more than 2 feet in every direction for a glorious spring show. Never mind ...

If you want vibrant flowers in the garden, nothing beats the power of petunias. Even my grandmother, years ago, lived by this gardening rule. I still have fond memories of the bright pink and purple ...

Oh, sure, you say, who can goof up a petunia? Anyone who thinks these sturdy summer annuals don’t need a thing. Petunias don’t need much. But in return for a little effort, you can probably get more ...

Using organic soil amendments can produce beautiful flowering displays such as these Vista Bubblegum Petunia Supertunias. Gary Bachman Office of Ag Communications Many of you know that I am a big fan ...

Brenna Estrada, farmer florist at Three Brothers Blooms and author of Pansies: How to Grow, Reimagine, and Create Beauty with Pansies and Violas Angela Judd, certified master gardener, author of How ...

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It’s no wonder petunias continue to be a favorite annual for our gardens and pots. Petunias offer enormous choices and varieties. There are single and double blooms, veined, striped, ruffled, mounding ...

If you’ve ever grown Wave petunias, you’re in good company. It’s America’s No. 1 selling petunia, and a new national celebration honors its 30th anniversary. May 3 has been designated National Wave ...

Learning how to deadhead petunias is essential to keeping most varieties in full flower for as long as possible. Deadheading just means removing spent flowers. Don't worry—it's a snap. This guide ...