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 ...

February is the month when indoor seed-starting takes center stage in the Northern gardening world. It’s when eager gardeners get busy starting their cool-season plants, such as cabbage, broccoli, ...

Trade in your grass lawn or groundcover plants for low maintenance and colorful perennial peanuts. Native to tropical South America, vibrant perennial peanuts (Arachis glabrata) like subtropical ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're looking for a hardy, low-maintenance flower that grows low and looks beautiful, then geraniums ...

A beautiful cottage garden is filled with a variety of perennial plants. - Photos By R A Kearton/Getty Images If you're new to gardening, there may be quite a few plant terms you're not yet familiar ...

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

Winter pansies, also known as ice pansies, are a favorite in the Southern garden for a reason: They can stand downright ...

A wise gardener once said, “Beginners worry about making plants grow. Experienced gardeners know the real trick is keeping them under control.” While gardeners love to commiserate about how many ...

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 ...

This time of year, tons of free plants are waiting for you to claim them—and they’re sitting right in your own yard. It’s one small upside to fall yard cleanup: All those perennials you’ve been ...