* Where to use: Like most asters, ‘Grape Crush’ is a sun-lover that does best in damp, well-drained soil, although it’s a ...

two or seven of these fall-flowering perennials to extend the gardening season. Think pink and purple asters, golden-yellow ...

The most pleasant perennial gardens are a combination of types. Most perennials bloom profusely during a specific season, such as spring, mid-summer or fall. Peonies bloom in late May through ...

Some perennials should be pruned in fall, while others benefit from waiting until spring. This guide provides insight into ...

Fall asters are long-lived perennials. The plants die to the ground soon after they finish blooming. Trim the spent stems ...

In the 1700s, a young botanist scandalized some by discussing “birds and bees” of pollination, and awarding Latin names to ...

In a recent Backyard Smart video, the lawn and garden experts at Exmark give the lowdown on prepping perennials for cold weather so you can enjoy beautiful blooms come spring. Here's what to know ...

Some of the smaller alliums such as the “Purple Sensation” with 4-inch flowers are more reasonably priced than the allium varieties that have dinner plate-sized blooms. Courtesy photo The huge ...

(Photo 4: Bloom) Not all blooms are created equal. Some perennials may only bloom for a couple of weeks, while others offer color for up to four months. To keep your yard looking vibrant year ...

Perennials are flowering plants that last a number of years. They are often seasonal in nature with a period of high colour and then a time of dormancy or stasis when they may die back to a few ...

Question: Do roses, strawberries and perennial flowers really need winter protection? Mine have always survived without doing anything special. Answer: Although all will usually survive without ...