If you are a lazy gardener, planting every year might feel like a little too much effort. That is where perennials can help, as they stick around for the long term. They live for at least two years, ...

Perennials are woody or herbaceous plants that live more than one year, like hydrangeas, coneflowers, and peonies. Most perennials require some pruning to maintain the plants’ shape, promote blooming, ...

Fall is the best time to plant and flowering woody perennials. Those that bloom in the fall are among the most desirable garden selections and warrant special attention in this season. Being woody, ...

You’ve probably heard plants described as annuals and perennials in gardening. Knowing the difference between annual vs. perennial plants will help you understand how each type will behave in your ...

Every September, the same instinct kicks in. The air cools, the blooms fade, and you reach for the shovel, ready to divide your perennials and spread the wealth around the garden for free. But that ...

One of the most brilliantly flowering woody plants at this time of year is presently in full bloom in my front yard. Known as chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus), its slender, conical, bee-loving ...

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