Perennials are truly the star of the garden—they come back every spring, attract essential pollinators, and typically require little maintenance. These herbaceous plants die in the fall and return ...

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 ...

If your garden feels a little crowded or some plants are looking tired, fall is the perfect time to give your perennials a ...

As gardens wind down for winter, one fall plant can set the stage for a burst of color, giving your landscape an early edge ...

Plant your paperwhite bulbs now to enjoy beautiful blooms by Christmas. Follow these simple steps to force paperwhites ...

A delicious alternative to asparagus, spinach, and even quinoa, this easy-to-grow plant can provide food for much of the year. Good King Henry might sound like an historical figure or perhaps a ...

Rosemary won't survive freezing temperatures, so learn how to protect it from cold winter weather with shelter, mulch, and ...

Here’s something Houston gardeners can look forward to. Plant bulbs — some now, others in January — for a cheerful spring garden. Perennial bulbs, including many daffodils and leucojums, will bloom ...

Here’s something Southeast Texas gardeners can look forward to. Plant bulbs — some now, others in January — for a cheerful spring garden. Perennial bulbs, including many daffodils and leucojums, will ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. Daffodils and tulips are almost certain to bloom when another spring rolls around, but even they can have an occasional bad season.

An annual is a plant that lives and dies in one growing season. A perennial regrows and reblooms year after year. In our busy world, why plant anything but perennials? Because annuals are the backbone ...