Planting perennials is one of the smartest low-maintenance garden moves you can make. So what are perennial plants, you may ask? Unlike annuals, which only last for a single season, perennials spring ...

The weather in March is a bit like a roller coaster ride, going from winter to spring, sometimes on the same day.

Here, professional gardeners share the one perennial you should never try to grow in the shade, along with a few others that also struggle in low light. According to the gardeners we asked, lavender ...

Since you can walk on perennial peanuts—as long as foot traffic is light—they're popular as a weed-suppressing groundcover or lawn alternative. Their small, pretty yellow flowers attract butterflies.

There are so many perennial plants that will bring timeless beauty to the garden for years, from gorgeous, heavily scented hyacinth to lush and colorful roses. Filling your yard with perennials, ...

It's hard to say goodbye to your plants at the end of the fall season, especially if you are dreaming of planting a colorful garden for year-round color. You may have heard that fall is the best time ...

The best perennials for shade can brighten up your garden without bright light, making these blooms the perfect solution for an outdoor space with little to no sunlight. Whether your outdoor space is ...

When I was walking at the pool last week, I got a question from a pastor’s wife who asked what kind of hints I might be able to give her about caring for her calla lilies. I have had several friends ...

Perennials are the gift that keeps on giving, coming back and blooming season after season for years—unlike their annual counterparts. This is an especially welcome reoccurrence when it comes to ...

In the days before gardeners bought their annual flowers in six-plant cell packs or single-plant four-inch pots for $4, $5, and even $6 a pop, our foregardeners got most of their annual flowers by ...