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A guide to seven of the best perennials to plant in January, and you can get all of these as bare-root plants to benefit bees ...

The Perennial Plant of the Year for 2026 is a lovely ornamental grass, a cultivar of big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), called “Blackhawks.” The Perennial Plant Association designates a plant of ...

Gardening columnist Carol Barany encourages readers to refresh their gardens by choosing dependable plants, highlighting ...

Winter pansies, also known as ice pansies, are a favorite in the Southern garden for a reason: They can stand downright ...

Botanical Name: Primula spp. Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (5.5-6.5) ...

The coyote willow is a north American shrub and one of the few willows that thrives in drier soil in summer as well as ...

Bring pollinators to every corner of your yard with these plants for wet soil. Grow camas, cardinal flower, and more perfect ...

The All-America Selections organization has been providing information about new and improved flowers and vegetables since ...

Whether you've filled out all your shelves or your just looking for more colorful plants, this trailing perennial can take ...