Author

Patrick Cooper

An associate editor at Biology Insights, Patrick Cooper oversees flower gardening advice from Lexington, Kentucky. His journalism background includes reporting local news and community features for a suburban weekly publication. In his editorial role, Cooper answers questions about seasonal blooms, offering straightforward recommendations on soil prep and garden maintenance to help home growers keep their beds vibrant throughout the entire growing season.

Do All Bulbs Need Full Sun to Grow and Bloom?Flowers
How Tall Do Rudbeckia Grow? From Short to Tall Varieties Flowers
Which Petunias Don’t Need Deadheading?Flowers
Geraniums’ Temperature Tolerance for Heat and Cold Flowers
Do Moon Flowers Bloom at Night?Flowers
What to Plant With a Butterfly Bush Flowers
What Annual Flowers Do Well in Full Sun?Flowers
How to Start a Flower Garden in Your Front Yard Gardening
How Often Should You Water Mums in Pots?Flowers
What to Grow With Hydrangeas: The Best Companion Plants Flowers
What Flowers Grow in May? From Perennials to Annuals Flowers
Where to Plant Daisies for the Best Blooms Flowers
How to Plant Flowers in a Flower Bed Flowers
How Much Sun Does a Geranium Need?Flowers
How Often Should You Water Mums Outdoors?Flowers
How to Care for Daisies: A Complete Guide Flowers
Where to Plant Liatris for the Best Results Flowers
What Are the Passion Flower Hardiness Zones?Flowers
How to Plant Wildflowers in Your Yard Gardening
How Much Sunlight Do Flowers Need?Flowers
What Plants Can Survive Frost?Gardening
How to Plant Pansies in a Pot Flowers
What Does Bamboo Look Like in Winter?Botany
Does the Rose of Jericho Flower?Botany
What Plants Are Good to Keep Mosquitoes Away?Botany
How to Cut a Sunflower for Display or Seeds Flowers
Where Do Marigolds Grow Best?Flowers
Do Passion Flowers Die Back in Winter?Flowers
Do Bougainvillea Have Thorns?Flowers
How Many Hours of Sun Do Full Sun Plants Need?Gardening