These blooms are a cornerstone of late-season borders, providing interest, colour and food for pollinators. Learn where to ...

Key Points Perennials are woody or herbaceous plants that live more than one year, like hydrangeas, coneflowers, and ...

You've probably grown annual geraniums (in the genus Pelargonium) for years. But those plants are cousins to true geraniums (Geranium spp.) or perennial geraniums. These under-utilized flowers deserve ...

All of the blooms, none of the fuss.

Imagine a garden with a succession of perennial flowers that bloom from spring to fall—you'll have color, scent, and beauty throughout the growing season. Here are our recommendations for long-lasting ...

Perennial vegetables that come back every year mean a perpetual harvest. And having perennial plants makes gardening that ...

Perennials can add color and vibrancy to any garden. One of the more desirable components of perennials is that they come back year after year, meaning homeowners do not have to invest in a gardenful ...

The great attraction in growing perennial flowers is that you never have to replant them, at least in theory. This doesn't make all perennials care-free, though. Few of them let you just sit back to ...

Earlier in spring, I discussed new gardeners and gardens. I also wrote about the use of self-seeding annuals, which can help new gardeners as they learn this hobby. Here, I will make some suggestions ...