Perennials are the backbone of any garden or landscape, so it's essential to know how to care for them properly. This includes when they should be planted and, more importantly, when they should not ...

Prepare seeds and transplants a few weeks before you plan on putting them in the ground. There are plenty of perennials to pick from, so always start looking at local wildflowers first. If you want ...

Key Points With the right care, poinsettias can live over 20 years and bloom again each winter.To keep them thriving, toss ...

Experts agree that fall is generally the best time to plant perennials. Growing zone and the type of perennial can influence whether spring or fall is best. However, not all perennials benefit from ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- When I started my first perennial garden, I was dismayed to learn the gardening maxim, “the first year they sleep, the second year they creep, and the third year they leap,” meaning ...

Fall is an ideal time for planting flowering perennials, and we could write a long list of reasons why you should think about adding some to your garden. First, perennials don’t have to be replaced ...

See why, when, and how to heel in plants if conditions don’t all you to plant them in winter. See five simple steps for ...

Ready to get your garden growing this spring? You probably have a few plants, flowers, and vegetables in mind. Perhaps you’re considering perennials such as rosemary, ferns, or lavender. But is this ...

FORT WORTH (CBSNewsTexas.com) — One of my favorite places to visit is the Trial Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. A stroll anytime during the growing season can educate you about what grows ...

There are so many perennial plants that will bring timeless beauty to the garden for years, from gorgeous, heavily scented hyacinth to lush and colorful roses. Filling your yard with perennials, ...

When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year. Selected by members of ...