Perennials are the delight of the flower gardener. Showy and colorful like annuals, their longer lives make them a less ...

The best perennial plants for pots are ones that offer a long season of interest and are winter hardy, so you can rely on them to return again the following summer. Perennials work really well for ...

From attracting pollinators to repelling pests, companion plants can benefit the crepe myrtles in your yard. And you'll add color and texture for more impact.

In addition to the trees and shrubs you grow to capture the fall colors in your yard, perennials can be used to capitalize on another layer of fall color, this one closer to the ground. Plants like ...

No sun? No problem!

Now that spring has officially arrived and the sun has returned, our gardens are beginning to brim with activity. Bees are buzzing about, visiting early flowers; foliage is emerging everywhere; and ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea in front yard in Woodstock Vermont If the entrance to your home is looking a little lack lustre there ...

During the past several weeks we have enjoyed the colorful show created by all the spring flowering shrubs. Everyone enjoys these spring blooms because they truly lift our spirits, delivering spring ...

The older I get, the larger my gardens seem. Although they have not actually grown in physical size, it takes me longer to weed them, cut back perennials in them, and water them in dry conditions than ...