When Lisa Calderone first moved to the area, she came across Perennial Designs and instantly fell in love. “The store itself was modeled after a French bucket shop that was beautifully merchandised ...

Creating maximum functionality and aesthetic beauty in gardens (annual or perennial) requires a thoughtful design that considers several basic characteristics.Successful garden designs include both ...

FARGO — What did the young plant say to the old plant during a disagreement? OK, bloomer. In the world of plants, perennial flowers are enjoying the same upswing in popularity as houseplants and ...

Business leaders in Needham are worried that shopping trends, coupled with slow retail activity this past holiday season, may soon change the face of Needham’s downtown. One of the many local shop ...

Garden design is less rule-bound than it once was, but many novices approach it with trepidation. By bringing a refreshingly relaxed attitude to a well-worn topic, Cohen and Ondra give it friendly ...

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 ...

With a new sunny border to plant and great anticipation, you head off to your favorite garden center to choose perennials. You grab a cart and begin your journey — down one row and up another. With ...