What a joy to see some perennial color in early spring. I have a few early blooming perennials that are lovely now while others are just beginning to break through the ground. I have several ...

Just when your summer flowers are beginning to fade, the lovely, elegant Japanese anemone bursts into bloom in your autumn garden. This delightful perennial, also known as windflower because of the ...

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.

Why did the gardener bury a $100 bill beneath each new perennial? The tag said they needed rich soil. Dollar bills might add a little organic matter as they decompose, but it’s not necessary to bury ...

Ever wish your garden could take care of itself and look even better each year? Perennials might be just what you need.

Tired of perennials that bloom just a few weeks every year? Exchange them for these 10 perennials that bloom for months on ...

DENVER — The time is now. If you plan to transplant or divide perennials, do it now. They'll settle in much better in cool weather. New perennials can also be planted, as long as you expose them ...

WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA — We couldn’t call it an April Fool's joke as that snow came on April 2. Sure made a mess out of everything out in the farm yard and gravel roads. Guess it was too much to ...

Every gardener knows that timing is everything, but when it comes to perennials, waiting to cut them back can feel ...

A new line of high-performing mixed-species peonies, a super-sized new salvia, and several new varieties of pollinator favorites highlight the list of interesting new perennials debuting in the 2025 ...

Years ago, there was a television commercial that ended with the statement, “You can’t fool Mother Nature.” (I forget just what the commercial was for!) That is true. But Mother Nature can sure fool ...