Black-eyed Susan is a versatile and easy-going perennial that is tolerant of heat, drought, and poor soil. You can plant ...

A wide variety of insects in midsummer can chew petals (and foliage), which include many species of beetles, grasshoppers, ...

Wondering if you've missed the boat on summer planting? Here are eight perennials that you can still plant in July.

Though the classic purple variety is probably the most widely recognized coneflower, you can grow others in your garden in ...

Author of the 2006 regional best-selling novel "Time in a Garden," Mary Agria is an 8-time first prize winner of the Michigan ...

This time of year, tons of free plants are waiting for you to claim them—and they’re sitting right in your own yard. It’s one small upside to fall yard cleanup: All those perennials you’ve ...

There are certain perennials expert gardeners grow for sturdy beauty and low-maintenance. Find out the perennials that expert gardeners grow year after year.

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) has become one of the most popular garden perennials in recent decades. Its showy pink ...

For most gardeners, May is the perfect time to plant a variety of perennials before the heat of summer kicks in. These perennials will thrive when planted in May.

Coneflowers are not subtle. They have a large central seed head with vibrant pink or purple petals radiating outwards and ...

If you're new to gardening or simply want to take a break from high-maintenance plants, the following seven flowers are ...

Do you know the difference between an annual, biennial and perennial plant? If not, here's everything you need to know.