Perennial gardens are generational. They grow over time. From year to year the relationships that develop are never quite the same. What wonderful role models for the human gardeners who tend them, ...

Perennial plants, the classic stars of good gardens everywhere, aren't quite what they used to be -- they're better, and they are becoming more important. Popular perennials introduced recently are ...

Some popular perennials make terrible neighbours. From plants clashing with watering needs to aggressive spreaders, some ...

Every perennial has a hardiness zone range, based on the lowest temperatures various regions experience on average. Make sure to choose plants that can thrive in your particular zone, based on the ...

When seeking out drought-tolerant, low-maintenance flowering plants that will thrive in the sun, there's no doubt that yarrow (Achillea spp.) will make its way onto your list time after time. These ...

Like its name suggests, the uniquely shaped bee balm is basically irresistible to bees—as well as hummingbirds and butterflies. The fringed and aromatic petals that come in purple, pink, and red can ...

As a professional gardener, I have gained experience working in many different gardens in different parts of the world. From months spent deadheading and pruning in fussy and formal English rose ...

A garden flourishes when it has both annual flowers and perennial flowers. Annuals give you a chance to grow plants outside your hardiness zone, to experiment with different plants, and to put in some ...

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