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 ...

Being of stoic German stock, I'm not overly fond of change. To prove I'm not entirely inflexible, I sampled my Norwegian-heritage wife, Mary's, switch-up from white-sugared to brown-sugared lefse and ...

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 ...

"Compared with annuals, perennials offer long-term beauty, require minimal maintenance and provide a foundational landscape that evolves over time," writes columnist Tom Karwin.

Perennials provide excellent value, offering potentially years of stunning blooms with minimal effort required. Plant once and enjoy for years on end. What’s not to love about that? If you wish to add ...

Perennials are the plants that just keep giving. As perennials grow, we enjoy their blooms, foliage and continued growth until the time that flowers become scare or they outgrow their space. Depending ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...