We gardeners may be cockeyed optimists by nature, but we’re pragmatic by experience. Instant gratification is not something we expect from our gardens. We accept the months of anticipation, the aching ...

Perennial plants survive from one growing season to the next, regrowing from their roots each spring. Discover gorgeous ...

FROM TINY BLOOMS that goose the last of winter to garden stars that bridge the gap between spring and summer, the following so-called “minor” bulbs complement familiar spring show ponies, like ...

If you want flowers in your garden that will come bck every year, then you'll want to start planning a perennial flower garden. Perennials reliably come back every year for at least three years (many ...

Hyacinths are perennial bulbs that can come in early spring back year after year in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8, with a fragrant scent that's a treat after a long winter. But before most other flowers ...

Creating a rock or woodland garden is a wonderful way to bring a touch of nature right into your backyard. Yet, it's not easy to create the layered look of wild plants or to replicate their ability to ...

Some flowering perennials need a little boost of nutrients from a low-nitrogen fertilizer in the spring to ensure they bloom ...

Most of us have a "bucket list" of adventures we'd like to experience before we "kick the bucket." And most gardeners have a "watering can list" of plants they hope to try someday. Everyone's must-try ...

We gardeners may be cockeyed optimists by nature, but we're pragmatic by experience. Instant gratification is not something we expect from our gardens. We accept the months of anticipation, the aching ...