The island bed trend in garden design is big news right now. This aesthetic is a good fit with other current ideas like naturalistic planting and introducing more organic, curvy shapes. If you're ...

Redesigning a perennial bed can be a challenge. The hard work can be less onerous by not tackling the whole thing, also saving work and money. Late summer is a great time to tackle the job. Here are ...

FARGO — What did the young plant say to the old plant during a disagreement? OK, bloomer. In the world of plants, perennial flowers are enjoying the same upswing in popularity as houseplants and ...

For the home gardener, the term perennial means a plant with stems that usually die back in winter and a root system from which new foliage and flowers grow the following year. Most perennials have ...

SAN ANTONIO – It’s April, which is prime time to plant those spring perennials! Planting in San Antonio is tough because, come summer, we are battling months of consecutive triple digits, extreme ...

It's time for a spring revival. If your perennial flower beds are crowded, weedy and faded, now's the time to plan a revival. Perennial flowers grow year after year, needing basic maintenance ...

The red rose has long been a symbol of love. But the world of roses is much more diverse, with many varieties and colors to choose from. In this book, we have compiled beautiful rose gardens, ideas ...

Growing in raised beds can be a convenient method for overcoming challenges associated with in-ground gardening, such as poorly drained soil, rocky soil, heavy-clay soil, contaminated soil or ...

I am a huge fan of perennials. Perhaps it is my thrifty nature that hates to get rid of a plant after only one season. Sure, I'll start some annuals like marigolds or zinnias from seed to add a quick ...