Paper bush (Edgeworthia chrysantha) produces highly fragrant flowers in late winter before most plants wake up in the garden. Native to Asia, the paper bush, named for its bark, is a durable shrub ...

As you transition your gardens from fall to winter, you may be contemplating a bit of garden clean up. Before reaching for the pruners and rakes, consider all the benefits and beauty of leaving ...

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 ...

Add these easygoing perennials to your flower beds. Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann You’ve probably grown annual geraniums (in the genus Pelargonium) for years. But those plants are cousins to true ...

Dreaming of a garden that looks stunning but does not demand all your free time? Low-maintenance perennials might be exactly what you need. These plants keep your outdoor space lively and colorful ...

Q: Recently, you suggested transplanting a volunteer tree. I was at one of our local nurseries and noticed several perennial plants that I think will do great in my landscaping. Do you think I’d be ...

Pinching, cutting back and pruning are not terms we usually associate with the perennial garden. However, these practices can benefit many plants, as well as help to improve flowering, growth and ...

Keep your perennial gardens looking their best throughout the hot summer months with a bit of midsummer grooming and care. Investing time midseason means you'll be enjoying beautiful gardens now ...

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