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 ...

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 you're planting your garden, you want to give your plants the best chance of thriving. Some places are too cold for certain plants, and others are too warm. So how do you know what's just right ...

The marsh mallow plant, or Althaea officinalis, is a hardy perennial, the roots of which were famously used for flavoring marshmallow sweets. Sadly today, most shop-bought marshmallows are made of ...

When choosing perennials to pair together, there are a few key points to take into consideration. When I'm planning a border or flowerbed, I think of plants not as individuals, but try to visualise ...

This week’s preview of winter gave outdoor perennial potted plants a rude awakening. This sudden winter burst is a timely reminder to start overwintering potted plants. Why take time to protect potted ...