Blooms can be 10 inches across on plants about three feet tall. They bloom in mid-spring and may grow in a large pot, but thrive best as a small-shrub border or in a garden, in partial shade or full ...

In Southern gardens, many perennial plants benefit from being planted in part shade. Learn what partial shade really means and how to site plants accordingly in the garden. Discover beautiful ...

Holly Jones started studying the micro-climate and the topography on her family farm near Crawfordsville, about 40 miles ...

Plant hardiness zones are shifting northward nationwide as the country continues to warm, affecting farmers, gardeners and ...

Starting your very own veggie garden can be intimidating, but don't worry: These helpful tips for beginners will have you growing like a pro.

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Today’s evergreens not only offer practical solutions to garden challenges—but they look fabulous in the landscape, too. With ...

Here are the best shade perennials gardening experts recommend, including plants that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden.

Vervain is considered a perennial in USDA Hardiness zone 7 and warmer but is an annual in the rest of the country. Because it self-sows readily, this plant is considered invasive in some areas, so ...

"The 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual ...

USDA plant hardiness zones categorize areas based on their average minimum winter temperatures.