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 ...

If you're looking to add some serious colour and vibrancy to your garden (without spending too much money in the process), ...

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

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

What they all have in common is that these are late winter and spring-blooming plants ... All of these plants are perennial in most conditions, so even though they’ll die back during the ...

5. Catmint (Nepeta) Catmint is a long-blooming perennial that can benefit from a trim after its first flush of flowers. Cutting back the plant by about half will encourage fresh growth and another ...

What the daisy family, Asteraceae, have in common is daisy-shaped flowers and ability to feed bees, butterflies, hoverflies ...

Transplanting may be the right option if the perennial is crowding out other plants or a sun-loving plant has stretched out into a shady spot Divide spring and summer blooming perennials in the ...

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

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

When garden guru’s talk about sustainable gardening, which is this year’s top trend, what they are talking about are water wise, heat tolerant plants that contribute to a healthy environment ...