Trimming this shade-tolerant perennial at the right time will keep your plants in good health and your yard tidy ...

In shaded areas, it’s often difficult to establish healthy plant populations unless they are native to the area. Native shade perennials have acclimated to local conditions over thousands of ...

They include dahlias and gazanias. For the greatest success when growing perennials, choose the right plant for the right place. Assess your site, including soil type, and how moisture retentive it is ...

Soils are currently very dry, as is observed if doing any planting. Amazingly, the soil is powdery dry right under the ...

Their blue-purple flowerheads often poke out above the snow, giving them their name. 'No garden should be without this quintessential spring-flowering blub with its upward-facing, sky-blue flowers and ...

The idea is that you plant so densely that you can't see the soil, and your garden will quickly take on a professionally-designed look. Here's how to do it. I have planted a mix of shade-loving ...

Not all hardy geraniums love shade but varieties of G. phaeum and G. macrorrhizum are perfect for it. They flower in late spring and if you cut the whole plant to the ground afterwards you may get a ...

Blue ginger brings a splash of colour to the garden. This shade-loving perennial has long stems of blue flowers, which can last for weeks. It does best in warm climates but can be grown in frost-free ...

It is known for its shade and rounded crown. Once established ... These plants can withstand heat and drought, and unlike annuals, perennial plants will come back every year. Photo Credit: Paul Asman ...