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 ...

These pretty, purple perennials are resilient and cold-hardy. Mexican petunias are fast-growing plants native to warm parts of South America and Mexico, but they can tolerate cool temperatures in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s easy to see why petunias are among the most popular flowers for home gardeners: They are abundant, ...

Here are 5 things to do in the garden his week: 1. Propagate petunias, marigolds, impatiens, and begonias from cuttings. Make a soil mix that is half perlite or pumice and half peat moss or coco coir.

The Mexican petunia or Ruellia simplex is a shrub boasting a profusion of Petunia-like, vibrant lavender blue flowers, two inches across, from summer to fall. Born solitary or in clusters at the tips ...

NEW MARKET, Va. -- If petunia popularity was the stuff of showbiz, then you might see headlines like these dominating all the trade papers: "Wave Draws Raves; Becoming a Flower Family Fave." Or ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Petunias are one of the most popular summer annuals. New hybrid petunias are a different variety and have a few benefits above others. They tend to be a bit more expensive at ...

DENVER — Deadheading petunias is a time-consuming bore. Growing petunias shouldn't be as hard as some people make it. The key is finding vigorous varieties that require little care. The game changer ...

If you are looking for that perfect low maintenance plant for mom this Sunday, consider getting her a couple of hanging baskets of petunias. They will thrive on the sunny side of a porch for the ...

Petunias are widely available and grow just about anywhere without fuss, so it's easy to understand why these colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers have been a top-selling annual since 1950. But perhaps ...

If you're looking for a new potted plant to place in your container garden, but haven't been finding something quite as eye-catching as you'd hoped, it may be time to look at creating a container with ...