Since 1933, All-America Selections has been announcing a dream team of new flowers and vegetables for home gardeners. Before making its annual roster, the nonprofit organization tests new cultivars in ...

I have to admit that I'm ready for this hot and really humid Mississippi summer to be over. Even though we are officially in the fall season, those high temps have been lingering into October. But it ...

GIANT -- These Benary's Giant mix zinnias are must-haves for those wanting long-lasting cut flowers. Their height makes them perfect as a background in the summer flower bed, and they produce an ...

Each spring, I look forward to tearing into boxes of new plants from growers to test in my home garden. Many live up to the hype while temperatures are reasonable and the area gets some rain. But ...

Even though there are a lot of appealing annual flowers on the market, zinnias have always been my favorite. I love their bright colors, their easy-care nature and that they make wonderful cut flowers ...

Growing zinnias in my home garden reminds me daily of my grandmother and mother, both of whom grew zinnias year after year without much effort. They are perhaps one of the easiest flowers to grow ...

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Q: My zinnias are really being wiped out this year. I'm suspecting a bug. Sevin dust has helped somewhat. Some of the leaves have holes in them, and a few plants are turning brown and dying. I have ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The Zahara Sunburst zinnia (Zinnia marylandica) is an easy-to-grow annual that puts on a colorful summer show. Zahara Sunburst zinnia has a ...