Butterflies are pretty simple to please. Just put a few of their favorite flowers and host plants in your backyard and you’ll notice them swarming around, hungry for nectar. For a fun way to attract ...

When planning a new garden, getting the layout right pays dividends immediately and over the long term. A good garden layout makes the space more attractive and functional and can help reduce time ...

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 ...

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. Are ...

For a long time, strictly trimmed hedges, perfectly manicured lawns, and seasonally changing flower beds dominated garden ...

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 ...

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 ...

Building a perennial garden like this takes considerable skill... and probably trial and error. Perennial flowers – the ones that, in theory, come back year after ...

June arrives this week. For many years now, June has been designated as "Perennial Garden Month" by the Perennial Plant Association. The reasoning for this designation is described this way by the ...

When it comes to gardening, perennials are often celebrated for their ability to return year after year, providing a reliable burst of color and texture to your garden. However, there are some ...

As part of the continuing Musconetcong Watershed Association's "River Talk" Series, the MWA will present "Perennials In Garden Design on Tuesday, May 14 from 7-8:30 p.m., at MWA River Resource Center, ...

It’s not just about the color. Consider the form and texture when planning your gardens. Let’s look at the elements in this garden that make it work. Repetition of color, form and texture and massing ...