Why did the gardener bury a $100 bill beneath each new perennial? The tag said they needed rich soil. Dollar bills might add a little organic matter as they decompose, but it’s not necessary to bury ...

It's best to put plants in a location where they prefer to grow. Give them adverse conditions, and they won't perform well in your garden. Sage (Salvia spp.) is no exception. Hardy in zones 5 through ...

If you want long-lasting color without the constant upkeep, these easygoing perennials keep blooming with surprisingly little ...

Struck by wind and plunging temperatures, we might be turning blue. Cold does that. Not to Ohioans. We make a lot of soup, bundle up and pretend everything is normal. Turning blue for me is turning to ...

As the saying goes, money can’t buy happiness. But money can buy plants, and plants make us happy; therefore, money can indeed buy happiness, as long as you spend your money on plants. Perennials are ...

From agapanthus to salvias, blue perennials can turn a simple border into a hummingbird magnet from July to October. Learn which varieties keep nectar and colour flowing. Picture a border of vivid ...

Aside from warmer temperatures and longer days, the best part about spring’s arrival (especially after a long, cold winter) is seeing all the fresh spring flowers blooming brightly. There’s no ...