Flowers

Poppy Flowers, a sustainable and affordable wedding florals company, has announced its choice of Wedding Flower of the Year: the graceful, show-stopping amaranth. Poppy has seen a 285% year-over-year increase in requests for amaranth in wedding consultations. Throughout 2026, you can expect amaranth's use to skyrocket even further—perhaps into home decor, too.

Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year has been announced, and it's not just fashion and interior designers who are taking note. So, too, are plant lovers: The color—a soft, slightly off-white shade called Cloud Dancer—is gorgeous in the garden, where it's equal parts refreshing and dreamy. Here are 9 flowers to bring the versatile hue to garden beds and containers this season.

While your garden takes a winter nap, it’s time to dream of flower-filled days ahead. For inspiration, we’re turning to floral designer, potter, and Life with Flowers author Frances Palmer. She shares the MVPs of her cut-flower garden, along with her tips for arranging them, from spring through fall.

Seeds need the right conditions to break out of their protective seed coat. Coaxing those green shoots to sprout depends on the type of seed's temperature, light, and moisture requirements. If conditions are not spot-on, seeds will languish in the soil for weeks or may not germinate at all. Here's how to create the optimal environment for seed-starting, plus straightforward tips for increasing your germination success.

When it comes to spring-blooming perennials in the Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden®, top marks go to those that “aren’t fussy and check a lot of boxes,” says garden manager Sandra Gerdes. She particularly favors varieties with long-lasting flowers and attractive foliage that'll continue to shine even after the colorful petals fade. Bonus points for excellent drought-tolerance as well as deer- and rabbit-resistance. Here are the most reliable, versatile spring perennials in the Test Garden that deserve a spot in your own garden to welcome the new growing season.

Blooms carry quiet meaning—some joyful, some cautious, some dripping with love, some signaling emotional withdrawal. A single stem can express longing, friendship, or luck without saying a word. Valentine’s Day is painted in bold red roses, but the language of flowers has always been more nuanced.