An excellent plant for pollinating insects too. Prefers sun. So-called for its large, rounded, evergreen leaves, Bergenia is a tough perennial that makes excellent ground cover in sun or shade, and ...

As the vibrant hues of autumn give way to the crisp air of winter, gardeners face the crucial task of protecting their beloved perennials from the harsh cold. Whether you’re nestled in the icy grips ...

Don't let fall fool you into thinking blooms are a thing of the past. You can welcome them now and embrace them until the ...

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

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

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 ...

Photo Credit: Joshua Mayer / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0 The aster, starwort, or frost flower is a perennial flower belonging to the daisy family. The sky blue aster is one of over 600 aster species and ...

Photo Credit: Charles de Mille-Isles / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 The purple Joe-Pye weed is a robust plant that produces large, dome-shaped clusters of pink-purple flowers that are a visual feast and a ...

The botanical name of Elephant Grass is Pennisetum purpureum. Elephant grass goes by many common names, such as Napier grass ...

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office issued a Local Purple Alert Monday for a 69-year-old who has been missing since the end of September. Vernon "Bubba" Albion Flowers Jr. may be in need of ...

Glyphosate (Killzall, Eraser) does a good job of killing this weed, but it kills the lawn grass as well — which is an issue.