Growing giant sunflowers isn't just about picking a big variety, you also need to think carefully about placement, irrigation, feeding, and more.

Few flowers capture the essence of summer quite like the sunflower (Helianthus annuus). With their towering stalks, golden petals, and sunny disposition — literally, thanks to their habit of turning ...

We talked about gardening for birds previously, so let’s talk about a fan favorite for both birds and humans you may have forgotten — sunflowers. The sunflower seeds most of us are familiar with are ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Growing sunflowers from seeds can seem intimidating to novice and seasoned gardeners alike. Many ...

Sunflowers can either be annuals or perennials, depending on the variety you choose to plant. Annual sunflowers complete their life cycle in one season, while perennial sunflowers reappear each year.

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Sunflowers are one of the most recognizable ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — An Indiana gardener has shattered the world record for the tallest sunflower. Named Clover, the flower towers 35 feet and 8 inches above the ground in Fort Wayne, in Allen County.

NEW MARKET, Ala. (WHNT) — As the final weeks of summer fade into fall, a North Alabama farm is debuting colorful fields of flowers. While you might associate florals with spring, sunflowers make their ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Alex Babich has grown record-breaking sunflowers before. But this year, with one towering plant named Clover stretching 26 feet 8 inches into the sky, he says to have ...