Yet another perennial worth starting in January, sedums (or stonecrop, if you prefer) are succulent‑like plants with clusters ...

Like its name suggests, the uniquely shaped bee balm is basically irresistible to bees—as well as hummingbirds and butterflies. The fringed and aromatic petals that come in purple, pink, and red can ...

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 ...

When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year (PPOY). Selected by members of the Perennial Plant Association, winners must be suited to a wide ...

True red is rare in perennial flowers. That's why there was so much excitement when a red coreopsis was discovered a few years ago. Limerock Ruby has been vigorously marketed by the North American ...

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

Do you love red in your landscape? Since today is Valentine’s day, it seems right to think about planning red flowers in your garden. There are many beautiful red perennials that do well here in ...

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, ...

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 ...

Q: Regarding your request for photos of tamarack trees, here is a photo I took on Oct. 22 just east of Meadowlands, Minnesota. The tamaracks were blazing, and I loved the contrast with what I think ...