Like its name suggests, the uniquely shaped bee balm is basically irresistible to bees—as well as hummingbirds and butterflies. The fringed and aromatic petals that come in purple, pink, and red can ...

June arrives this week. For many years now, June has been designated as "Perennial Garden Month" by the Perennial Plant Association. The reasoning for this designation is described this way by the ...

Every perennial has a hardiness zone range, based on the lowest temperatures various regions experience on average. Make sure to choose plants that can thrive in your particular zone, based on the ...

Fall perennials can be just as colorful and pretty as those in summer gardens—it just takes a little planning. Although these ...

A garden flourishes when it has both annual flowers and perennial flowers. Annuals give you a chance to grow plants outside your hardiness zone, to experiment with different plants, and to put in some ...

Bursts of color are all too fleeting in most gardens. Daffodils and tulips vanish before the warm weather really starts. Annuals such as snapdragons and angelonia can brighten summer flower beds, but ...

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

If you’re at a loss, you’re not alone. Many people aren’t aware of the definitions, let alone the differences, between annuals and perennials. In short, it all comes down to flowers that come back ...

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From fragrant blooms to vibrant foliage, these 15 hardy favorites thrive in the cool soil now — and reward your patience with ...

Give your perennials a boost this spring with a topdressing of compost, aged manure, or other organic matter. It’s a great way to revive tired gardens, improve a garden’s overall health, and keep ...

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