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

What's not to love about cuddly low-growers? But sometimes, you want a plant to announce itself, to stand out and above the rest. Several easy-going giants are among the perennials that highlight ...

* What it is: Culver’s root is a Pennsylvania-native perennial that’s recognizable by its very tall and slender white flower spikes that bloom from late June and throughout July into early August.

We’ve all heard about the importance of “good bones” in a garden, of using plants with lofty stature to define structure and form in a perennial border. Large plants create a vertical profile in a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Be patient. Perennials can take a few years to take off, so don't fret if they seem lackluster the first ...

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.

A beautifully blooming onion, two new coneflowers in unusual colors, and three new drought-tough sedums are among the most interesting new perennial flowers debuting in the 2019 growing season.

It’s time to ready the garden for fall. A checklist of things to do in August: Prepare the soil for fall vegetables by adding 2-4 inches of quality compost. Some can be sown or transplanted now, ...

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 ...

White flower bush in front of brick house - Oleksandr Sharkov/Getty Images White flowers may seem dull, but their contrast with shades of green creates a calming, peaceful atmosphere in your garden.