Planting perennials is one of the smartest low-maintenance garden moves you can make. So what are perennial plants, you may ask? Unlike annuals, which only last for a single season, perennials spring ...

Ever looked at your garden budget and wished you could stretch it a little further? Starting perennials from seed during ...

Ever noticed how stepping into a lush garden just feels better? Besides looking good, some outdoor plants can actually help ...

Unlike those planted in the ground, potted perennials are more susceptible to harsh winter conditions because they have less ...

Besides looking their best, red-twig dogwoods are also incredibly frost-resistant and will even do just fine under a blanket ...

Gardens come in all forms, including setting up a layered array of pots and planters. Fill them with long-blooming, colorful ...

While no plants will survive with a total lack of sunlight, there are some plant groups that have evolved to thrive in even low-light areas of the outdoor landscape. If you’re looking to add plants to ...

*How do we care for hibiscus? The hibiscus (mallow) family is a large plant group. Some are grown indoors because of New England winters. Others are outdoor perennials or annuals. The reader asks ...

It might not sound very festive, but many dogwood varieties provide stunning colour in the garden over the colder months. Red ...