Looking for more flowering plants to border your patio or adorn balcony planters? Consider this pretty, hardy U.S. native ...

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 ...

As a hybrid between a heart-shaped flower and a beautifully vibrant plant, this perennial has gorgeous rich caramel leaves that are perfect for a fall garden.

Not all native plants are unruly and wild-looking. Some are neat and tidy and fit well into a conventional perennial garden. False indigo, Baptisia sp., is one example of how a wild plant can be used ...

* What it is: This deer-resistant, shade-preferrer – sometimes nicknamed Japanese spikenard – looks more like a golden bush than a perennial flower. After a slow start, ‘Sun King’ can grow to a hefty ...

* What it is: Rodger’s flower or Rodgersia is a little-known, under-used perennial flower that offers an especially useful option in shaded, damp spots in the yard. This plant has big, leathery leaves ...

If you’re at a loss, you’re not alone. Many people aren’t aware of the definitions, let alone the differences, between annuals and perennials. In short, it all comes down to flowers that come back ...

Rosemary plants are great, flavorful additions to the garden, but they can have trouble surviving the winter. Here's how you ...

Earlier in spring, I discussed new gardeners and gardens. I also wrote about the use of self-seeding annuals, which can help new gardeners as they learn this hobby. Here, I will make some suggestions ...

Fall is the best time to plant and flowering woody perennials. Those that bloom in the fall are among the most desirable garden selections and warrant special attention in this season. Being woody, ...

As you transition your gardens from fall to winter, you may be contemplating a bit of garden clean up. Before reaching for the pruners and rakes, consider all the benefits and beauty of leaving ...