The blog posts readers loved most in 2025 point to one clear favorite: gardening. Nine of the ten most popular articles covered flowers, seed growing, or garden planning, and the remaining post looked at decorating a small beach cottage. Together, these top 10 provide useful ideas for gardeners at every experience level, from sowing seeds to arranging seasonal flower beds.
Browse the list to find advice for your next project. New to gardening? Start with an accessible growing guide. Already tending a garden? Take a look at the design tips and seasonal care suggestions.
10. A Beginner’s Guide to Planting Dahlias
Dahlias made the list of 2025’s most popular posts thanks to this introductory guide to cultivating the summer blooms. It walks readers through everything from planting tubers to tending the plants and appreciating their flowers.
If you are growing dahlias for the first time, review the care advice for your selected variety and local growing conditions before planting. Record planting dates and flower results; these notes will be useful when planning your garden for the following season.
9. Beginner-Friendly Cut Flowers to Grow Indoors from Seed
When you are looking at a pile of seed packets, starting cut flowers indoors may feel intimidating. This guide highlights easy-to-grow choices and offers newcomers reassurance as they begin.
Check the instructions on each packet for the suggested sowing depth and schedule. Mark containers as you sow, because young plants can look alike and labels help you keep track of them.
8. Inspiring Cottage Garden Designs for a Charming Outdoor Space
Cottage gardens are known for abundant flowers, meandering paths, and an easygoing, organic arrangement. The suggestions in this article can help you shape an inviting garden without making every section feel overly structured.
Plan around the area available to you, be it a raised bed, a strip along a fence, or a spacious plot. A quick sketch before planting lets you map out pathways and see how the garden’s different areas might work together.
7. How to Grow Colorful Snapdragons from Seed, Step by Step
Snapdragons are admired for their vivid flower spikes, adding color to garden beds and bouquets alike. This practical guide takes you from sowing tiny seeds through to picking the blooms.
Since seed-starting needs differ, follow the packet’s advice on when and how to sow. Label your seedlings and leave enough space for them to develop, making it easier to keep an eye on their growth.
6. What to Do—and Avoid—When Starting a Cut Flower Garden
Designed with beginners in mind, this article brings together helpful advice for anyone cultivating flowers to cut. Considering a few key points before planting can make the garden simpler to maintain and more rewarding when it’s time to pick stems.
A useful place to begin is by planning how you’ll reach and gather the flowers. Allow adequate space to access each plant, and arrange the beds to suit the time and room you can devote to upkeep.
5. How to Raise Lovely Zinnias Indoors From Seed
With their vivid hues, zinnias add a cheerful touch to gardens and bouquets. This well-loved guide shows how to sow them indoors and nurture young plants before moving them into the garden.
Use the seed packet’s instructions for planting depth and ongoing care. Monitor the seedlings often, and note when you sowed them to help determine the right time to transplant them outdoors.
4. Coastal-Inspired Decorating Ideas for a Small Beach Cottage
Among the top 10, this was the sole decorating feature. It looks at how to bring an easygoing seaside atmosphere to a small home, pairing gentle colors with vintage-style accents for a welcoming feel.
In a petite room, think about the purpose of each piece before bringing it in. A limited palette, complemented by a handful of thoughtful details, can create a unified look while keeping the space open.
3. How to Design a Beautiful Layout for a Cut Flower Garden
Planning a cut flower garden layout transforms an idea into an workable design. This reader favorite discusses spacing, walkways, and flower pairings that look appealing while making it easier to gather blooms.
Sketch the beds and the paths you’ll take to reach them before you start planting. Planning for access in advance can simplify regular maintenance and flower cutting once everything has grown.
2. 9 Ways to Keep Your Flower Garden Wonderful as Fall Arrives
Autumn upkeep can keep a garden looking lovely as temperatures drop, while getting it ready for the next growing period. This guide offers nine suggestions for tidying beds, prolonging blossoms, and adapting to the changing season.
When following a fall garden checklist, decide which spots require care most urgently. Jotting down observations about your plants and beds can also inform your plans for the coming season.
1. An Easy Guide to Propagating Geraniums from Cuttings
The most-read article of 2025 shares how to grow geraniums from cuttings. Propagating a cherished plant is a practical way to expand your collection, and this guide resonated with readers hoping to enjoy their geraniums for another season.
Carefully follow the steps in the article, and label every cutting when taking pieces from multiple plants. Jotting down the parent plant and date can also help you monitor your propagation efforts.
What Readers Loved Most in 2025
Although 2025’s most popular posts featured a variety of projects, gardening linked them all. Readers discovered different flowers, seed-sowing fundamentals, garden-planning ideas, and seasonal upkeep, as well as inspiration for a coastal home.
As you select a project for the coming year, choose a guide suited to what you need right now. For flower-growing preparations, begin with an article on starting seeds; if you already have a garden, design and seasonal-care guides may be more helpful. Store your notes alongside the instructions to make them easy to consult as your plans take shape.
We’re grateful to everyone who enjoyed and shared these articles this year. From sowing seeds and designing a flower bed to finding ideas for a compact home, these reader favorites are a great starting point.
Wishing you a wonderful gardening season!
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