"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Gardening comes with its own language and set of rules, and there’s a lot to wade through. Whether you’re ...

Black-eyed-Susan is a great example of a common name kids remember. (Maureen Gilmer/TNS) Black-eyed-Susan is a great example of a common name kids remember. (Maureen Gilmer/TNS) They always called my ...

If you want to get a gardener’s attention, just mention the words “new variety.” It seldom matters whether it’s a new tomato, a shade tree or a flower; it’s hard to resist the allure of a shiny new ...

While many spring-blooming plants go in the ground as seeds or bulbs in fall, you can transplant many potted perennials as late as June for blooms all summer.

Earlier in spring, I discussed new gardeners and gardens. I also wrote about the use of self-seeding annuals, which can help new gardeners as they learn this hobby. Here, I will make some suggestions ...

When I first started gardening more than 40 years ago, it made no sense to me why anyone would plant a flower that lived for just one summer when there were so-called “perennials” that came back year ...

, what are some of the best particular perennial choices for central Pennsylvania? Try these 10 high-performing, easy-to-grow sun-lovers – arranged below by order of bloom. All can be planted ...

Some green thumb energy and great weather certainly help in that department, but certain flowers bloom extra long. These long-blooming perennials are the true overachievers of the plant world—showing ...

The best native plants for a drought-tolerant pollinator garden are low-maintenance perennials and shrubs that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.