Planting a variety of perennials and annuals in the garden is always a good idea, but get more bang for your buck with long blooming perennials. These varieties of perennials are known for a long ...

I am a confessed blooming perennial junkie. These reliable plants return year after year, filling my garden with color with very little effort on my part. Sure, I'll go for some annuals for containers ...

Perennials are the mainstay of the garden during the growing season. Many gardeners add annuals to flower beds and containers in summer, to have blooms happening continuously. But there are also ...

If you're looking for some easy-care perennials that will fill your garden with glorious color, take a look at these ...

Tired of your garden looking dull halfway through the summer? Many gardeners struggle to keep their gardens vibrant as the season progresses. The solution lies in choosing the right plants.

Summer is the height of the garden season, when most perennials put on their flower show. As a professional gardener, much of my planning and design work includes considering which perennial plants ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You've got to admit, few things are as satisfying as seeing your favorite perennials burst into full bloom. But that garden transformation can ...

Hi Eileen, This is a subject that would take some time to research. Under the pines is an especially difficult area. Most people I know who've been successful have turned to ground covers such as ...

Perennials that are long blooming are great for your gardening landscape. The following is a list of some of my favorites. A reader requested that I make a list. This is the time of year to start ...

* Botanical name: Stachys officinalis or Stachys monieri 'Hummelo' * What it is: Cousin to the better known lamb's ears with their fuzzy gray leaves, this perennial has green leaves with salvia-like ...

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