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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Being of stoic German stock, I’m not overly fond of change. To prove I’m not entirely inflexible, I sampled my Norwegian-heritage wife, Mary’s, switch-up from white-sugared to brown-sugared lefse and ...

Hostas are a summer mainstay, decorating flowerbeds with large, lush leaves, and thriving in partial sun or shade. It's no wonder these plants are a favorite among expert and amateur gardeners alike.

It's time for a spring revival. If your perennial flower beds are crowded, weedy and faded, now's the time to plan a revival. Perennial flowers grow year after year, needing basic maintenance ...

Adding perennials to your garden should be at the top of your to-do list for fall. With the cooler weather, it's an ideal ...

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 ...

Question: Is it good to mulch your perennial flower beds for the winter? I’ve heard varying opinions about it. Some say it just attracts slugs, disease and pests, and others say it is a good thing.

This is a good time to be out there tearing up the soil to establish a perennial flower bed. As master gardener Julie James recently observed to me, when it comes to perennial flowers, gardeners need ...

Looking to add a pop of purple next spring? One hardy perennial thrives when planted in November and brings early color to ...

If you're looking to attract more hummingbirds to your garden, this hybrid perennial can be planted in November for ...