Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Colorful garden flower - Multi color Flora background landscape plant and flower blooming spring garden Perennial plants can live ...

Some seedlings look great at the garden center but disappoint everywhere else.

As spring awakens and the days begin to stretch, gardeners eagerly anticipate the first blooms of the season. However, for those with shady gardens, it can sometimes feel like the options are limited.

Experts agree that fall is generally the best time to plant perennials. Growing zone and the type of perennial can influence whether spring or fall is best. However, not all perennials benefit from ...

Now that spring has officially arrived and the sun has returned, our gardens are beginning to brim with activity. Bees are buzzing about, visiting early flowers; foliage is emerging everywhere; and ...

What a joy to see some perennial color in early spring. I have a few early blooming perennials that are lovely now while others are just beginning to break through the ground. I have several ...

Do perennial flowers reduce a gardener’s work? Perennials do eliminate the need to replant every year, but they’re not work-free, and that’s good. Gardening isn’t just about the end results, it’s also ...

Do you know why the flower went to the dentist? It needed a root canal. Flowers don’t need dentists, of course, but humans do come in handy for other flower tasks. For example, most perennials thrive ...

“My work schedule has been keeping me out of my perennial garden and now I will be on vacation until early April. Will I be too late to clean up the garden without damaging the perennials? Do you have ...

Late winter isn't just for garden planning. Certain perennials benefit from early planting, setting the stage for stronger ...

As spring approaches, the gardening community buzzes with excitement for the season ahead. However, the traditional notion of spring cleanup can be overrated. While it’s tempting to dive into the ...

Starting Saturday, Feb. 14, the annual spring flower shows will open at both the Lincoln Park and Garfield Park Conservatories in Chicago.