Perennials are the mainstay of the garden during the growing season. Many gardeners add annuals to flower beds and containers in summer, to have blooms happening continuously. But there are also ...

Perennials that thrive in the shade and bloom all summer long are the ultimate gifts from nature—they keep on giving month after month and year after year. Filling your garden with these varieties ...

I am a confessed blooming perennial junkie. These reliable plants return year after year, filling my garden with color with very little effort on my part. Sure, I'll go for some annuals for containers ...

An interesting crop of new annual flowers is poised to debut in the 2026 growing season, including a caladium with black ...

Tired of your garden looking dull halfway through the summer? Many gardeners struggle to keep their gardens vibrant as the season progresses. The solution lies in choosing the right plants.

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

The time to grab the pruning shears has come for many green-gardeners, as it's the season to snip spring-blooming shrubs, certain perennials and some herbs. Pruning is essential for plant maintenance ...

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 ...

A little gardening effort this January will pay off tenfold when the warmer weather ...

My urban yard in Worcester is surrounded by a perimeter of maple and oak trees and they drop tons of leaves, so I utilize multiple forms of leaf management. In the early fall, I regularly mow the ...