FARGO — What did the young plant say to the old plant during a disagreement? OK, bloomer. In the world of plants, perennial flowers are enjoying the same upswing in popularity as houseplants and ...

Working out what to plant in a flower bed has to be one of the loveliest things you can do in the garden. Whether you're starting from scratch or rethinking an existing scheme, like a formal style ...

I’ve got a great new use for drone technology: peeking into people’s backyards so we can enjoy each other’s hidden plantings. Some of the most creative and jaw-dropping perennial flower beds are ...

The island bed trend in garden design is big news right now. This aesthetic is a good fit with other current ideas like naturalistic planting and introducing more organic, curvy shapes. If you're ...

Perennials are the delight of the flower gardener. Showy and colorful like annuals, their longer lives make them a less ...

August may feel too hot for gardening, but it might be your last chance to add perennials to your flower garden for fall blooms. Gardeners with mild winters and dry growing conditions should consider ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

Woman digging in a raised garden bed in winter, preparing for spring. - Natalia Savilova/Shutterstock In the heart of winter, your yard may be draped in shades of gray and white, but January is the ...