These flowers will thrive in sunny gardens and will come back year after year with bright, colorful, easy-to-care-for blooms. Alex Manders / Getty Images Perennial flowers are known for their ability ...

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 ...

Looking to add a pop of purple next spring? One hardy perennial thrives when planted in November and brings early color to ...

As spring awakens and the days begin to stretch, gardeners eagerly anticipate the first blooms of the season. However, for those with shady gardens, it can sometimes feel like the options are limited.

From fragrant blooms to vibrant foliage, these 15 hardy favorites thrive in the cool soil now — and reward your patience with ...

Next up in my series celebrating April as Native Plant Month are those that thrive in sunny landscapes. One of my favorites is yarrow, a tough, drought-tolerant perennial that does especially well in ...

If you're looking for a native woodland plant that spreads without taking over and offers lots of seasonal interest, try this ...

Welcome shorter days and longer nights with colorful late blooming fall perennials that light up your flower garden.

Local plant nurseries are busiest during spring, but it’s often not until summer sets in that DIY landscapers can truly take stock of what’s working or not in their own backyards. Whether you’re ...