One of the prettiest garden plants are cosmos, which are easy to grow in either partial sun or, preferably, full sun. A native of Mexico, the daisy-like flowers come in a variety of colors and species ...

Cosmos come in loads of colors that are easy to grow, but these cultivars offer more than the most common varieties: blended ...

We all dream of that perfect flower patch — one that you can pick from endlessly without thinning out your beds too much. One that Martha Stewart would be proud of; think bunches of detailed dahlias, ...

Cosmos flowers do particularly well in lean soil. Some shorter varieties thrive in containers. It’s best to plant them just before the last spring frost, in full sun and in well-draining soil. Protect ...

Cosmos flowers are a kaleidoscope of color, blooming in vibrant shades of pink, purple, orange, red, yellow, and white. The beloved chocolate cosmos stands out with its deep reddish-brown hue and ...

There are few sights that can lift your mood as a meadow full of Cosmoses. Their name comes from the Greek word ‘kosmos’ meaning ‘beautiful’ and indeed, the flowers sit atop long slender stems and ...

Deadheading is standard practice for gardeners everywhere, playing an important role in the health of your garden. Focusing on spent blossoms to refocus the plant's energy on its healthy blooms will ...