Perennial plants survive from one growing season to the next, regrowing from their roots each spring. Discover gorgeous ...

Ward Dilmore, founder and head landscape designer at Petrus Luxury Estate Landscaping Company, agrees, explaining that lavender is a heat- and full sun-loving plant. “If grown in shade, it will become ...

Perennial plants can be trickier than annuals, because you need to learn how to help them thrive season after season. Knowing when and how to complete certain maintenance tasks is vital. And while ...

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 ...

Perennials are the delight of the flower gardener. Showy and colorful like annuals, their longer lives make them a less ...

If you're new to gardening, there may be quite a few plant terms you're not yet familiar with. Some of the most important terms to learn refer to a plant's natural life span. Plants are generally ...

March is one of the busiest months in the garden as prep gets underway for the growing season ahead. Here's what to plant, ...

Most of my favorite plants are herbaceous perennials. I love trees and shrubs, and could not live without my short-lived annual flowers. But the variety of plants that excite and dazzle me for nearly ...

If you’re at a loss, you’re not alone. Many people aren’t aware of the definitions, let alone the differences, between annuals and perennials. In short, it all comes down to flowers that come back ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...