Dreaming of cooler temps and a garden full of blooms? 🌸 Now’s the time to start planning your fall planting! This week, we’re diving into the best flowers to plant now for gorgeous blooms from January to April. From ranunculus to tulips, here’s everything you need to know to get started.

Dahlias are taking over Houston gardens, and for good reason! With the right timing, location, and a little summer maintenance, you can enjoy stunning blooms season after season. This week’s FAQ Friday covers exactly when to plant, where to place them, and how to keep your dahlias thriving in Houston’s unique climate. Plus, share your best dahlia-growing tips for a chance to win my upcoming Dahlia eBook! 🌸

Not all garden caterpillars are bad! Some turn into beautiful pollinators, while others munch their way through your favorite plants. This week’s FAQ Friday is your go-to guide on identifying which caterpillars to protect and which ones to remove. Learn how to spot swallowtail, monarch, and lo moth caterpillars (keep these!) and how to handle army worms, webworms, and cutworms (smush away!). Plus, get my favorite tools for keeping your plants safe. 🐛🌱

Thinking about adding roses to your garden? 🌹 This week’s FAQ Friday breaks down own root vs. grafted roses and bare root vs. potted roses, so you can choose the best option for your space! Whether you're looking for affordability, ease of planting, or long-term resilience, I’ve got you covered. Plus, check out my Garden Rose Crash Course to get started with confidence!

How to build: the Bungalow Blooms potting bench

Think it's too late to plant flowers? Think again! 🌸 This week’s FAQ Friday is all about seed starting—and the flowers you can still plant now for beautiful late-summer and fall blooms. Learn how to read days to maturity on seed packets and discover which flowers (like zinnias, cosmos, and sunflowers) thrive when direct sown. Get all the details so you can enjoy a garden full of color before the season ends!

Tips + tricks to ensure you harvest flowers at the just-right stage that leads to long lasting bouquets.

Harvest season is here! 🌸✨ Whether you're cutting zinnias, cosmos, dahlias, or sunflowers, knowing when and how to harvest makes all the difference in vase life. This week’s FAQ Friday breaks it down by bloom type, so your flowers last longer and look fresher. Plus, if you're a rose lover, don’t miss my new rose course—email subscribers get $40 off until May 22! 🌹

Pests invading your garden? 🐛🦟 This week’s FAQ Friday is all about pest control—from chemical-free methods to low-tox sprays and when to use organic treatments (with caution!). 🌿✨ Plus, if you want a deeper dive into rose pest control, join the waitlist for The Garden Rose Crash Course and grab a freebie while you're at it!

Struggling to keep your plants upright? 🌿✨ This week’s FAQ Friday covers plant support—from netting and stakes to twine and tomato cages. Whether you're growing zinnias, dahlias, or cosmos, proper support ensures longer, straighter stems and healthier plants! 🌸💪 Plus, keep an eye out for an upcoming how-to reel on staking with twine!

Fertilizing doesn’t have to be complicated! Learn the difference between granular and liquid fertilizers, when to use them, and how to read N-P-K ratios to give your plants exactly what they need. 🌱✨

How to grow spring’s most coveted blooms: ranunculus + anemones!