Before you fall for a gorgeous blooming perennial at the garden center or a hot-deal tree at the big-box store, stop and read ...

Lavender (Lavandula) is a fragrant perennial that blooms about eight to 10 weeks after planting. It is known for its purple ...

May is the perfect time to establish these beautiful summer flowers. Plant these 7 perennials now for a stunning display.

A guide for when to support perennials, including the best time of year to get stakes in place, and how you can damage plants ...

Choosing plants for your garden can be overwhelming. Discover nationwide garden awards programs that recommend plants suited ...

Why they last: Perennials regrow from persistent roots each year, offering seasonal blooms without replanting and often living for decades. Choosing wisely: Match plants to your soil, light, and ...

If you're a fan of gorgeous container gardens (and who isn't?!), we have a flower that will make a stunning addition to your ...

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 ...

These are our our top picks for border plants and flowers to soften your walks and driveway and add beauty and style to any ...

Begonias are tropical and subtropical forest plants with gorgeous foliage that is commonly asymmetrical and richly colored in ...

Plants are classified as annuals, biennials or perennials based on their life cycles. Biennials, like foxglove, have a vegetative year followed by a flowering year. Perennials, including woody shrubs ...

We’ve put together a guide to spring plant sales across the Chicago's suburbs, featuring more than 40 sales by garden clubs ...