What a joy to see some perennial color in early spring. I have a few early blooming perennials that are lovely now while others are just beginning to break through the ground. I have several ...

Just when your summer flowers are beginning to fade, the lovely, elegant Japanese anemone bursts into bloom in your autumn garden. This delightful perennial, also known as windflower because of the ...

My favorite shade perennial is Lenten rose (Helleborus). This unique perennial is native to mountainous areas of Greece and Turkey. It has evergreen foliage and blooms remarkably early with pretty ...

The 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year is Blackhawks big bluestem, a cultivar of one of the dominant grasses of the North ...

A guide to seven of the best perennials to plant in January, and you can get all of these as bare-root plants to benefit bees ...

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 ...

DENVER — The time is now. If you plan to transplant or divide perennials, do it now. They'll settle in much better in cool weather. New perennials can also be planted, as long as you expose them ...

Is it too early to start planting trees and shrubs? I would like to get an early start on garden improvements this year. — Monica Jackson, Grayslake It is OK to start planting trees, shrubs, ...