Put the words "low-maintenance" and "beauty" together in a sentence about a plant, and you know it's a winner. In the case of blue false indigo ( Baptisia australis) , the win is Perennial Plant of ...

Yet another perennial worth starting in January, sedums (or stonecrop, if you prefer) are succulent‑like plants with clusters ...

The Arkansas blue star proves that something old can be new again, or at least newly appreciated. The showy plant has spiky blue flowers in spring and thick green foliage in summer that then turns a ...

All gardeners are busy gardeners, and finicky plants that need special attention and constant tending just aren't a good choice for our active lifestyles. The good news is: that you can plan your ...

No matter where you are in your gardening journey — whether you're a complete novice, someone who's dabbled with houseplants, or an experienced gardener — the desire for a thriving outdoor space ...

Gardening can feel like a delicate dance of watering, weeding, fertilizing, and praying for the sun to shine just right. But ...

A guide to seven of the best perennials to plant in January, and you can get all of these as bare-root plants to benefit bees ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Of course, all new plantings need a little TLC. For starters, ensure that you’re choosing a plant that ...

Many gardeners are working hard to secure colourful summer flowers, and growing one perennial plant could bring pink and blue blooms for weeks. With a blend of annuals and perennials, your garden can ...

With a mix of annuals and perennials, you can ensure your garden will have splashes of colour year-round. But perennials, particularly with their longevity, are a worthwhile investment for your garden ...

) is the 2010 Perennial Plant of the Year. Each year the growers, landscape architects and designers of the choose a plant that deserves more attention, is easily obtained and easily grown; has a long ...