Forget-Me-Nots

Woodland, alpine or water forget-me-not? The wrong choice fails by midsummer — here’s exactly how to match the species to your garden conditions.

Forget-me-nots covered in white powder, fading fast, or seeding everywhere? Here’s the biology behind each problem and targeted fixes that actually work.

Learn how to grow forget-me-nots successfully — which variety to choose, the biennial lifecycle explained, planting, care, companion planting, and mildew management.

Sowing forget-me-nots is one of the simplest and most satisfying things you can do in the garden. It’s great for novices and a tried-and-true favorite for experienced gardeners. There is no sophisticated or hard-to-find secret to success. It’s just about knowing when and how to do things to get the amazing results you want. It’s a fun way to get …

It’s really easy to take care of forget-me-nots, but the key to success is understanding exactly what type you’re growing and accepting their lively temperament. These pretty blue flowers are known for two things: their beautiful, sky-blue color and the way they take over the garden with vigor. They are both good and bad. I’ll show you how to acquire …