It may not be keeping you awake at night, but knowing the difference between catmint vs catnip is helpful and could impact the appearance and enjoyment of your yard. We've asked horticultural and ...

Plant smart, not hard. Here are 19 perennials that are practically begging to be planted in spring for stronger roots and ...

From fragrant blooms to vibrant foliage, these 15 hardy favorites thrive in the cool soil now — and reward your patience with ...

It’s like Catnip – I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase before, but where exactly does it come from? Catnip is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family that makes cats go crazy and seem drugged.

If you've got a dull spot in your garden that could do with some pizzazz, perennials might be the permanent solution. A perennial border is simply a display of perennial plants. Perennials are long ...

Herbs aren’t just for cooking. Many herbs and their relatives are perennial plants that perform just as well as other perennials in the landscape. Herbs are available as shrubs, short to tall massing ...

The first time I saw nepeta was in Linda Brand’s Sebastopol garden on a Master Gardener tour about 10 years ago. I was just then broadening my interests from fruits and vegetables to ornamental plants ...