As a beloved staple for summer gardens, typically in full bloom from August to September, now is the time to contemplate when to plant sunflower seeds to ensure they thrive and arrive on time.

Sunflowers are tall, cheerful blooms that bring bold color and pollinators to your garden. Most are golden yellow, but some varieties come in gorgeous shades of orange, red, or even burgundy.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are often considered the perfect plant for beginner gardeners, but they can also be a subject of serious ...

When you hear "sunflowers," the idea of growing them in pots may be the furthest thing from your mind. But there are many types of sunflowers, and some of them perform admirably in a pot, provided ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A sunflower field against a blue sky - Vlad Ispas/Shutterstock Few flowers capture the essence of summer quite like the sunflower ...

Sunflowers are the exuberant darlings of the summer garden, and you can still plant them in August. No garden edible grows at a greater rate than the sunflower. Certain varieties take only two months ...

Q. I have a space of about 200 square feet that I want to plant with annual plants that are useful for food and cuttings, or are good pollinator plants. What do you recommend? A. I would begin with ...