Perennials are the mainstay of the garden during the growing season. Many gardeners add annuals to flower beds and containers in summer, to have blooms happening continuously. But there are also ...
Originally from Asia, this perennial blooms with gorgeous flowers in shades of white, red, or pink as a long-lasting ...
If your garden could do with a few more colorful blooms next year, fall is the perfect time to plant this particular ...
Herbaceous perennials, plants that return year after year, but lack the woody stems of trees and shrubs, are some of my favorite ornamental plants in the summer garden. Unlike their early season ...
I am a confessed blooming perennial junkie. These reliable plants return year after year, filling my garden with color with very little effort on my part. Sure, I'll go for some annuals for containers ...
Tired of your garden looking dull halfway through the summer? Many gardeners struggle to keep their gardens vibrant as the season progresses. The solution lies in choosing the right plants.
Perennials are the foundations of the garden because of their long flowering season, and the fact that they come back to the garden year after year. They are staples in cutting and cottage gardens.
What perennial flowers would you suggest to plant so I can have color all spring, summer and fall? Most perennial flowers have a bloom period of three to six weeks. By choosing three or more different ...
Fall is a great time to divide spring and summer blooming perennials. As long as you finish the task before freezing weather sets in, autumn is the best time to divide spring and summer bloomers ...
Why did the gardener bury a $100 bill beneath each new perennial? The tag said they needed rich soil. Dollar bills might add a little organic matter as they decompose, but it’s not necessary to bury ...
Greedy for a final flush of flowers in fall? Deadheading this list of annuals and perennials can help the plants conserve energy and extend their bloom period.
Forget about garden envy. This summer, make your garden stand out with long-blooming perennials. Here are the ones that will bloom throughout summer. Tired of your garden looking dull halfway through ...