Lavender (Lavandula) is a fragrant perennial that blooms about eight to 10 weeks after planting. It is known for its purple ...

Perennials are the mainstay of the garden during the growing season. Many gardeners add annuals to flower beds and containers in summer, to have blooms happening continuously. But there are also ...

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March is the month when gardeners finally get to scratch the planting itch they've been having all winter. While the beginning of March is usually quite cold, by the middle and end of the month in ...

Now that spring has officially arrived and the sun has returned, our gardens are beginning to brim with activity. Bees are buzzing about, visiting early flowers; foliage is emerging everywhere; and ...

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 ...

Mr. Orr was short on firsthand tulip experience, since his two previous in-ground gardens had been in deer country. Deer ...

Besides adding hummingbird feeders to your yard, you can also attract these delightful birds with colorful plants. Discover ...

Ornamental grasses bring to mind the wind blowing across the prairie, creating a living sea of softness. One in particular stands out with its cloud of pink seed blooms moving above green blades. Pink ...

The best perennials for shade can brighten up your garden without bright light, making these blooms the perfect solution for an outdoor space with little to no sunlight. Whether your outdoor space is ...

“Some of the days in November carry the whole memory of summer as a fire opal carries the color of moon rise.” – Gladys Taber. “The month of November makes me feel that life is passing more quickly.

Hummingbirds are back in Colorado. Learn which plants attract them and how to properly use feeders to welcome them to your ...