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 ...

Most gardening advice will tell you to amend your soil, fertilize on a schedule, and deadhead religiously. Here’s what that advice skips: the plants that truly take care of themselves don’t want any ...

Perennial plants survive from one growing season to the next, regrowing from their roots each spring. Discover gorgeous, fast-growing perennials that provide quick color and texture for shade gardens.

These 15 perennials that thrive in shade will brighten even the darkest garden corners. From flowers to ferns, find the best ...

A: It is a good time of year to ask this question. Dandelions and other perennial broad-leafed weeds such as ground ivy, violets, plantains and others are often difficult to control. Some consider ...

Weeds steal water, light, and nutrients from a vegetable garden. Learn the best ways to keep weeds out of your vegetable garden for good.

Learn how to banish weeds while preserving your lawn's health and appearance.

The most valuable plants in your garden are the ones nobody talks about. They aren’t this year’s trending tomato variety or ...

To create a colorful haven for pollinators in your yard this spring, these perennials are perfect for planting in March so ...

It is all too common, especially here in north Florida, for warm-season perennial grass weeds to invade your desired warm-season perennial grass lawn or yard. Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica), ...