What a joy to see some perennial color in early spring. I have a few early blooming perennials that are lovely now while others are just beginning to break through the ground. I have several ...

It’s that time of year again—your pruning shears are practically calling your name. You’re eyeing your garden, itching to ...

A long-lived perennial from the milkweed family, butterflyweed is native to much of North America. This drought-resistant ...

Just when your summer flowers are beginning to fade, the lovely, elegant Japanese anemone bursts into bloom in your autumn garden. This delightful perennial, also known as windflower because of the ...

I plan to plant more perennial flowers this spring so I don’t have to replant every year. Could you share with us some of your favorite perennial flowers? How do they bloom in comparison to annuals?

October is far past peak planting season for many flowers, but these perennials will thrive when planted once temperatures ...

My favorite shade perennial is Lenten rose (Helleborus). This unique perennial is native to mountainous areas of Greece and Turkey. It has evergreen foliage and blooms remarkably early with pretty ...

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 ...

Q: I want to share what I found yesterday with our perennial sedum. I don't know what might happen, but I'm guessing we will get too cold again for the little shoots that are starting to grow.-Dick ...

You finally feel it—the first warm weekend after a long, gray winter. The birds are singing, your gloves are on, and you’re ready to mulch like a pro. You grab that fresh, earthy-smelling pile of ...