Last week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025, I was once again wowed by the hundreds of fabulous plants and garden ideas on display. One nursery that gave me some food for thought was Kent Wildflower ...

Prepare seeds and transplants a few weeks before you plan on putting them in the ground. There are plenty of perennials to pick from, so always start looking at local wildflowers first. If you want ...

From frothy seedheads to swaying stems to spikey clumps of foliage, ornamental grasses offer loads of winter interest. Call ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- When I started my first perennial garden, I was dismayed to learn the gardening maxim, “the first year they sleep, the second year they creep, and the third year they leap,” meaning ...

Choosing new plants is, in my opinion, the best part of planning a new border or container display. But before you begin sifting through catalogs or scrolling online stores, one of the key things you ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Winter pansies, also known as ice pansies, are a favorite in the Southern garden for a reason: They can stand downright ...

Gardening columnist Carol Barany encourages readers to refresh their gardens by choosing dependable plants, highlighting ...

It might sound counterintuitive, but landscaping plants that stay green all winter long could use some winter protection.

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, ...