For many people, the idea of growing their own food is a dream that feels out of reach. Maintaining a lush and productive ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Bare-root perennials may not look so exciting when they first arrive, but with some careful planting and care, they can ...

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

Create long lasting beauty and pollinator appeal in your landscape with the help of perennials. With a little bit of planning, you can have flowers, foliage and seed heads that add interest to your ...

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 ...

When I first started gardening more than 40 years ago, it made no sense to me why anyone would plant a flower that lived for just one summer when there were so-called “perennials” that came back year ...

Insects relish scabious flowers and there are some first-year flowerers; Beaujolais Bonnets (60cm) wine flowers and pale ...

You’ve probably heard plants described as annuals and perennials in gardening. Knowing the difference between annual vs. perennial plants will help you understand how each type will behave in your ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. A perennial flower garden is rewarding, less expensive and less work than having to re-plant ...