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When it comes to gardening, knowing the best month to plant perennials can be difficult. You might assume that spring is the best time, since it coincides with warmer weather and longer days, but ...

Whether you are looking to cozy up a garden seating area or hide an unsightly view, tall perennial flowers are the answer. Subtly forming a living floral screen, they will distract with their stunning ...

A new line of high-performing mixed-species peonies, a super-sized new salvia, and several new varieties of pollinator favorites highlight the list of interesting new perennials debuting in the 2025 ...

Vibrant autumn hues are likely to show later in the season with favourable weather conditions in October - Westonbirt Arboretum If you’re hoping to catch the blazing colours of autumn, your best bet ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Perennials bring joy and color to your spring garden year after year, but if your outdoor space lacks the ...

Dear Master Gardener: I am looking through plant catalogs and trying to design a perennial garden. What are some tips for designing one and what color combinations look best? Answer: You are wise to ...

Dear Master Gardener: I remember my grandmother having bleeding heart plants in her garden and would like to have some in my garden too. Is this a plant for sun or shade? What are some planting tips?

Plants come in two varieties: annuals, which will survive for a season, and perennials, which should come back year after year. Many of the plants in your vegetable garden, from carrots to tomatoes, ...

Gardeners rave about this delightful ground cover, and it's no wonder. Catmint (Nepeta spp.) offers a long list of positive attributes that make it an attractive choice for your landscape. The genus ...

A wise gardener once said, “Beginners worry about making plants grow. Experienced gardeners know the real trick is keeping them under control.” While gardeners love to commiserate about how many ...