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

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 ...

When I first started gardening more than 40 years ago, it made no sense to me why anyone would plant a flower that lived for just one summer when there were so-called “perennials” that came back year ...

For many people, the idea of growing their own food is a dream that feels out of reach. Maintaining a lush and productive ...

Get expert instructions for growing lavender in your backyard or indoors. This fragrant perennial can thrive in many areas of ...

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 ...

Perennial plants are those that come back year after year from their own roots, giving gardeners an option to grow flowers and grasses without having to plant new ones each spring. Perennials have ...

Create long lasting beauty and pollinator appeal in your landscape with the help of perennials. With a little bit of planning, you can have flowers, foliage and seed heads that add interest to your ...

Gardening can feel like a delicate dance of watering, weeding, fertilizing, and praying for the sun to shine just right. But ...

Do you know why bees are good at job interviews? Because they know all the buzz words. Bees are certainly busy little insects, responsible for producing everything from cucumbers to apples. Mother ...

June is designated as Perennial Garden Month by the Perennial Plant Association. They chose the month of June because it is when garden centers feature more perennials in larger sizes. It is also a ...