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 ...

Herbaceous perennials, plants that return year after year, but lack the woody stems of trees and shrubs, are some of my favorite ornamental plants in the summer garden. Unlike their early season ...

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 ...

Perennials are the foundations of the garden because of their long flowering season, and the fact that they come back to the garden year after year. They are staples in cutting and cottage gardens.

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.

I may be summer-blooming perennials' number one fan. I love a plant that, when given the right type of care, fills my garden without having to be propagated, purchased, or planted every year. Oh, I'll ...

What perennial flowers would you suggest to plant so I can have color all spring, summer and fall? Most perennial flowers have a bloom period of three to six weeks. By choosing three or more different ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You've got to admit, few things are as satisfying as seeing your favorite perennials burst into full bloom. But that garden transformation can ...

* 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 ...

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 ...

Forget about garden envy. This summer, make your garden stand out with long-blooming perennials. Here are the ones that will bloom throughout summer. Tired of your garden looking dull halfway through ...