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.

How to Start a Flower Garden in Your Front Yard
How to Plant Wildflowers in Your Yard
What Plants Can Survive Frost?
How Many Hours of Sun Do Full Sun Plants Need?
Do Marigolds Like Acidic Soil?
What Does Partial Shade Mean for Your Garden?
Best Plants That Do Well in Partial Shade
How to Plant Flowers in a Planter
What Are the Best Ground Covers for Shade?
What Helps Flowers Bloom? From Light to Fertilizer
Where Do Hostas Grow Best? Light, Soil, and Climate
What Are the Best Plants That Can Take Full Sun?
What Are the Best Ground Covers for Full Shade?
Funeral Plants That Can Be Planted Outside
What Are the Best Plants to Plant in Spring?
Where to Plant Ferns for the Best Growth
Should You Leave Leaves in Flower Beds Over Winter?
When Is the Best Time to Use a Bloom Booster?
What Grows in Shaded Areas? Best Plants for Shade
What to Plant in Memory of Someone
What Plants Thrive in Direct Sunlight?
Where to Plant Hosta for the Best Growth
How to Turn Your Yard Into a Flower Garden
How to Take Care of Flowers in a Garden
What Plants Grow Up a Trellis?
What Is the Easiest Plant to Grow in Full Sun?
Can Hostas Tolerate Full Sun?
What to Plant Under Bird Feeders
When Is the Best Time to Fertilize Jasmine?
What Outdoor Plants Do Well in Full Sun?