When it comes to part-shade/part-sun areas, the choice on offer is thankfully abundant. I'm a perennial girl through and through, for me they make sense for most garden-situations. Whilst annuals have ...

These 20 low-maintenance perennials for shade are the laid-back plants you need for a loose, colorful forest-inspired look that comes back year-after-year. The light requirements for plants that ...

October provides us with the perfect window to plant herbaceous perennials. The soil still retains enough warmth and moisture ...

This month is a great time to get planting perennials and last week I suggested some good varieties for sunny spots that are ...

This guide will help take the guess work out of autumn clean-up and provide insight into why you should prune the perennials ...

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Peace lilies can quickly become flowerless if not care for properly, but will produce "gorgeous white blooms" if houseplants ...

Coleus is a tender perennial treated an annual in many zones. Learn how to grow it as an annual or a perennial, and how to ...

Many gardeners may be dreading the cold autumn weather but it is actually the best time to begin planting flowers to ensure ...

This fall, look around for places where you could fit in a little more spring bulb cheerfulness. For example, tuck snowdrops ...

Marigolds, chrysanthemums, petunias, pansies, and snapdragons thrive in cooler weather. With sunlight, well-drained soil, and ...

Grasses serve many purposes in the garden. Illinois Extension says native grasses can increase root competition in plantings, ...