There are many flowers you can start indoors early to get gorgeous blooms. This classic comes in so many colors, you won't want to leave it out of your garden.

Planting them in the fall lets them develop strong root systems to handle winters but don't worry if you're running behind; dianthus are easy-going and a favorite pick for winter seed starting.

Follow our easy guide to taking cuttings and you can create a summer display of your favourite variety of dianthus ... they make good plants for a drought-tolerant planting scheme, or a window ...