Long-lasting coneflowers are synonymous with late summer. As well as being one of the longest-flowering perennials they are also one of the best flowers for pollinators. They have dusky purple flowers ...

The chef's garden is a masterclass in planting that, experts say, will 'live through the changing seasons' – and it's so easy ...

Discover the best perennials and shrubs to plant in fall for a beautiful and thriving garden. Learn about top plant choices ...

A cool-season flower that can be set out in early spring, sweet alyssum fades in the summer heat, but its clusters of tiny ...

One of the most famous and best autumn-flowering perennials is the aster (or Michaelmas daisy, if you prefer), which blooms ...

These late-blooming perennials are a keystone plant, providing beauty and food. Learn where to best plant them and how to ...

Most garden perennials like to be divided every 3-4 years and fall is a good time to do that. Dividing helps the plant to ...

While we typically associate the end of summer with leaves falling, grounds changing and days shortening, there is a window of time in which you can continue to enjoy summer blooms well into late ...

The best practice is to deadhead mums frequently, snipping off flowers just as they start to fade. If done twice a week, it’s ...

Squill are lesser-known spring bloomers, but these delicate white, blue or blue-and-white striped flowers are delightful.

The blanketflower is a dazzling little plant that is easy to grow, easy to combine and easy to love. With its long flowering ...

After four weeks of no measurable rainfall in Greater Boston, you might be wondering how this lack of precipitation has been ...