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?
How Tall Do Rudbeckia Grow? From Short to Tall Varieties
Which Petunias Don’t Need Deadheading?
Geraniums’ Temperature Tolerance for Heat and Cold
Do Moon Flowers Bloom at Night?
What to Plant With a Butterfly Bush
What Annual Flowers Do Well in Full Sun?
How Often Should You Water Mums in Pots?
What to Grow With Hydrangeas: The Best Companion Plants
What Flowers Grow in May? From Perennials to Annuals
Where to Plant Daisies for the Best Blooms
How to Plant Flowers in a Flower Bed
How Much Sun Does a Geranium Need?
How Often Should You Water Mums Outdoors?
How to Care for Daisies: A Complete Guide
Where to Plant Liatris for the Best Results
What Are the Passion Flower Hardiness Zones?
How Much Sunlight Do Flowers Need?
How to Plant Pansies in a Pot
How to Cut a Sunflower for Display or Seeds
Where Do Marigolds Grow Best?
Do Passion Flowers Die Back in Winter?
Do Bougainvillea Have Thorns?
How Far Apart Should You Plant Creeping Phlox?
When Does Chinese Wisteria Bloom?
What Flowering Vine Blooms All Summer?
Can Black-Eyed Susans Grow in Shade?
Do Fuchsias Like Sun or Shade?
Can Hostas Survive in Full Sun?
How Much Sun Does Honeysuckle Need to Bloom?