Many annuals and perennials need plenty of sunlight to thrive. Whether you have sunny areas in your front, side, or backyard or a porch, patio, or balcony and want to add more plants that will come ...

It may feel counterproductive to make plans for planting things when other flora around you is shedding leaves, but November ...

Perennial flowers are known for their ability to bloom year after year with beautiful colors and foliage. If your garden spot receives little to no shade, though, don't worry. There are plenty of full ...

While designing a perennial flower bed, remember to add personal favorites, and throw out “garden design rules” that don’t fit your vision. Some of the plants I choose are favorites because they are ...

Mexican sage (Salvia leucantha) leads the purple parade each fall. This robust perennial will persist in the garden for up to ...

One of my favorite native plants that thrive in sunny landscapes is yarrow – a tough, drought-tolerant perennial that does especially well in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, yarrow ...

Plant perennials in fall so they can establish roots before spring blooms. Choose native varieties to attract pollinators ...

A shade garden is a green and contemplative refuge. It can also be a botanical calendar, with flowers signaling the change of seasons. Well-chosen perennials for shade provide texture and pattern, ...

Angelonia angustifolia, commonly referred to as summer snapdragon, is a perennial whose time has come. I looked it up in my 2001 edition of the Sunset Western Garden Book — whose authoritative stature ...

It can be disheartening when, after an explosive bout of gorgeous blooms throughout spring, your garden display just fizzles out. While it's easy to rationalize that not all plants can weather the ...

Why did the gardener bury a $100 bill beneath each new perennial? The tag said they needed rich soil. Dollar bills might add a little organic matter as they decompose, but it’s not necessary to bury ...