Picture tulips lining the walkway, fragrant sage in the garden, and rose bushes in the backyard that will continue to bloom year after year. Unlike annual flowers (plants that complete their life ...

Perennial plants survive from one growing season to the next, regrowing from their roots each spring. Discover gorgeous, fast-growing perennials that provide quick color and texture for shade gardens.

Gravel gardens are low-maintenance and water-wise, making them a popular choice. But it's important to plant perennials that ...

You've got to admit, few things are as satisfying as seeing your favorite perennials burst into full bloom. But that garden transformation can be bittersweet, as you know the clock's ticking once ...

A pinnacle goal for every gardener is to have a flower bed that dazzles all season long. Some green thumb energy and great weather certainly help in that department, but certain flowers bloom extra ...

Spring bulbs, which are best planted in October, can be used in "meadowy" ways instead of the usual line-'em-up approach.

Staff and volunteers at the renowned Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa., spent seven years tracking the blooming dates of more than 500 perennials in Longwood's Idea Garden.The result is a ...

It’s that time of year again—your pruning shears are practically calling your name. You’re eyeing your garden, itching to ...

Although many areas need rain, this has been a tremendous fall for gardening. Extended weeks of frost-free weather have given us more time to enjoy the autumn beauty of our perennial gardens. The most ...