I would like to start a perennial flower border in an area where I have previously planted annuals. Could you recommend some good varieties of perennial flowers, especially those with a long blooming ...

Sometimes you want a plant that looks like it took a lot of effort, but in reality, couldn't be simpler to grow. If you're looking for a plant that will bloom with bright color in the spring and then ...

I plan to plant more perennial flowers this spring so I don’t have to replant every year. Could you share with us some of your favorite perennial flowers? How do they bloom in comparison to annuals?

Question: I would like to plant some perennial flowers in areas where I have normally planted annuals. Could you recommend some good varieties of perennial flowers, especially those with a long ...

Answer: A sure-fire sign of spring is the sight and smell of tiny sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima). Inexpensive, colorful and dependable, alyssum is ideal as a border plant, for filling in empty ...

A: One of my favorite flowers for planting in the fall and winter is Sweet Alyssum. It is known as Lobularia maritima to scientists and horticulturists and is classified in the same plant family as ...

When you’re shopping for flowers, you’ve heard the terms “annuals” and “perennials.” But is one kind better than the other? What’s the difference? And do you care for them differently? Sometimes ...

Creating a beautiful garden takes work, but there are some smart shortcuts you can take to make it a little easier. One of these is using self-sowing or self-seeding flowers. These are annuals or ...