Perennial plants aren't just useful because they grow back year by year, they can also bring much-needed height to an otherwise flatlined garden.

DENVER — The herbaceous border is an English concept. And it's a good one. A border is a way of grouping perennial plants so they make sense. It's like a picture frame around a painting. Although my ...

Choosing new plants is, in my opinion, the best part of planning a new border or container display. But before you begin sifting through catalogs or scrolling online stores, one of the key things you ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As you're planning your garden this year—anticipating your beds brimming with perennials and plotting out ...

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 ...

You need to have another perennial ready to grab that baton and start blooming as the prior one finishes. It doesn’t have to be contiguous. In fact, it’s cool if it isn’t. That lets interest in your ...

Here are 10 perennials you can plant in February, including expert tips on zones, frost protection, and the best plant ...

While some parts of the country are currently in a deep freeze, other regions of the U.S. are ready to begin the planting ...

You’ve probably heard plants described as annuals and perennials in gardening. Knowing the difference between annual vs. perennial plants will help you understand how each type will behave in your ...

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DENVER — The English invented the perennial border, but it has nothing to do with climate. It's just a way of grouping plants, including perennials, bulbs and shrubs. While my borders are in straight ...