Perennial flowers may be expensive but are well worth the investment. Summer perennials come back year after year, and many are low-maintenance, easy-care plants. Moreover, the perennials you'll find ...

A garden flourishes when it has both annual flowers and perennial flowers. Annuals give you a chance to grow plants outside your hardiness zone, to experiment with different plants, and to put in some ...

Diversifying your garden doesn't just make it more beautiful, it can make it healthier too. But you don't want to introduce ...

Late winter isn't just for garden planning. Certain perennials benefit from early planting, setting the stage for stronger ...

A garden is loveliest when you plant a combination of annuals for instant impact and perennials for seasonal color. While I adore popular perennials such as lavender, coneflowers, and irises, there ...

For the home gardener, the term perennial means a plant with stems that usually die back in winter and a root system from which new foliage and flowers grow the following year. Most perennials have ...

You need to have another perennial ready to grab that baton and start blooming as the prior one finishes. It doesn’t have to be contiguous. In fact, it’s cool if it isn’t. That lets interest in your ...

There are so many plants that many gardeners want them all. As you choose more plants throughout the growing season, consider how long they will provide beauty to your garden. Knowing and ...

When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year (PPOY). Selected by members of the Perennial Plant Association, winners must be suited to a wide ...

When it comes to gardening, perennials are often celebrated for their ability to return year after year, providing a reliable burst of color and texture to your garden. However, there are some ...

If you’ve ever admired someone’s perennial garden and wished for one in your own landscape, it really could happen. All it takes is a little planning and attention to detail. But there are some ...