Perennials are excellent plants for any consistent gardener, but there are many mistakes you can make with them that could ...

Costco is a reliable source of budget-friendly flower bulbs in the spring and fall. The problem is that these bargains are often buried among plants that aren't quite as pretty or economical. When ...

FROM TINY BLOOMS that goose the last of winter to garden stars that bridge the gap between spring and summer, the following so-called “minor” bulbs complement familiar spring show ponies, like ...

Perennial is the magic word in the gardening world because perennials return to give us perpetual pleasure. There are bulbs that come back year after year, just like herbaceous perennials, says Becky ...

With all the seed buying and gardening that happens in spring, people forget that there are perennial vegetables that grow ...

Ever look around your yard and feel like something is missing? Sometimes, it’s just the right perennial that can make all the ...

Gardeners recovering from Hurricane Ike and weathering the financial storm are looking for plants with greater returns. Chris Wiesinger has just the thing — heirloom bulbs. The 27-year-old founder of ...

Bulbs interplant well with most perennial flowers and work best when planted among openings as opposed to directly underneath the perennials. Q: I planted some daffodil and tulip bulbs in between my ...

Unlike those planted in the ground, potted perennials are more susceptible to harsh winter conditions because they have less ...

The emergence of bulbs in spring heralds the annual start of the garden springing back into life from its winter slumber. The sight of the early bloomers, such as snowdrops and winter aconites, can be ...

THE FLOWERS of early daffodils, hyacinths and crocus, opening to watery sunshine, brighten our hearts and our gardens with their promise of springtime. Unfortunately, their bloom is brief compared to ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...