As long as the soil in your garden is still workable, October is a perfectly good time of year to plant perennials. It's actually preferable for many different species. Since perennials reliably grow ...

Although the best perennials for shade tend to be spring and early-summer bloomers, there are exceptions. This means it's likely you’ll be able to keep even your most shadowy garden patch in flower ...

Ever wish your garden could take care of itself and look even better each year? Perennials might be just what you need.

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 ...

For plenty of colorful petals all through your garden, plant primrose! These water-loving plants appreciate some morning sun ...

I am a huge fan of perennials. Perhaps it is my thrifty nature that hates to get rid of a plant after only one season. Sure, I'll start some annuals like marigolds or zinnias from seed to add a quick ...

Every gardener knows that timing is everything, but when it comes to perennials, waiting to cut them back can feel ...

A new line of high-performing mixed-species peonies, a super-sized new salvia, and several new varieties of pollinator favorites highlight the list of interesting new perennials debuting in the 2025 ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Gardening comes with its own language and set of rules, and there’s a lot ...

Dry shade plants are often difficult to find for gardens. Native ginger, bottlebrush buckeye, and Solomon's seal are three plants that tolerate dry shade. It's important to water plants thoroughly ...

The best trait of perennial flowers is that you plant them once, and they come back year after year (assuming the deer and groundhogs don’t eat them). No replanting is needed every spring as with ...