Perennial plants survive from one growing season to the next, regrowing from their roots each spring. Discover gorgeous, fast-growing perennials that provide quick color and texture for shade gardens.

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Perennials never go out of style. They show up in sensational shapes – from spikes and mounds to the delicate and demur. Perennials offer ever-changing colors and textures. Some live in the sun; ...

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As temperatures rise, summer perennials step in to sustain the display. Windemuller suggests sun-loving, drought tolerant ...

When most people think pollinators what comes to mind is typically bees, and while they are one the most crucial pollinating species, there are also other beneficial creatures that play an important ...

It’s May and the growing season is in full swing. Many people are looking to spruce up their landscape or redo their container gardens. An excellent way to add year-round color to your landscape is ...

As we eagerly wait for spring to arrive, it is time to plan and design your landscape with a diversity of living colors. Herbaceous perennials offer a wide variety of colors, textures, shapes and ...

Piet Oudolf, the acclaimed Dutch landscape designer, created the unique plant design for Calder Gardens. He is considered a ...

When it comes to tough, adaptable plants for the landscape, ornamental grasses can’t be beat. Their shapes and textures blend into any style of garden, and their long-lasting seed heads and foliage ...

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 ...

As you prepare your gardens for winter, consider marking the location of late- emerging perennials to avoid accidentally ...