A bee on a purple flowering plant - Gregory Bracco/Getty Images Pollinators are special visitors to have in your yard or garden, and it can feel good to support them and the ecosystem at large with ...

Avoid deadheading the spent blooms of coneflowers, as these provide seeds in the colder months. Coneflower seeds are a vital ...

A lot of gardeners look out for gorgeous flowers to grow to attract hummingbirds. Here are two perennials to plant in October ...

Purple clematis has long been a staple in Minnesota gardens. But lately, when gardeners here want a flashy plant, they've tended to gravitate toward exotics like mandevilla or annuals like cardinal ...

* What it is: Ironweed is a late-summer/early-fall purple-blooming perennial flower that doesn’t show up in many gardens, mainly because it’s so tall (five feet ...

Discover the best perennials and shrubs to plant in fall for a beautiful and thriving garden. Learn about top plant choices and planting tips to ensure your garden flourishes.

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Gardening comes with its own language and set of rules, and there’s a lot ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. A perennial flower garden is rewarding, less expensive and less work than having to re-plant ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The only downside? Most perennials have a relatively short bloom season, which ranges from a few days to ...