Everything seems to have a history. Perennial garden design is no different.In the 1890s, George Nicholson was the curator of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, England. At his suggestion, a garden ...

The island bed trend in garden design is big news right now. This aesthetic is a good fit with other current ideas like naturalistic planting and introducing more organic, curvy shapes. If you're ...

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 ...

SAN ANTONIO – It’s April, which is prime time to plant those spring perennials! Planting in San Antonio is tough because, come summer, we are battling months of consecutive triple digits, extreme ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Written by Angela Mason Foster Extension Master Gardener Volunteer As we move into ...

Growing in raised beds can be a convenient method for overcoming challenges associated with in-ground gardening, such as poorly drained soil, rocky soil, heavy-clay soil, contaminated soil or ...

Ground covers are usually described as low-growing evergreen plants that form a tight mat. The problem with this narrow description is that there are few applications for this type of covering in ...

Luminary series phlox, particularly the Prismatic Pink variety, provided a vibrant display of blooms and attracted pollinators. The phlox thrived in a mixed perennial bed, complementing other plants ...

The idea of designing your own perennial garden might seem daunting. But it doesn’t have to be. If you can’t fathom tackling a large area, start small and expand next year. Begin by laying out the ...

Raised garden beds offer advantages over traditional in-ground gardening, especially for those with soil issues or limited mobility. When selecting the best materials, consider factors like rot ...