We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. No matter how often they visit your yard, a bright red cardinal almost always inspires an excited, "Oh look! A cardinal!" whenever it appears ...

From frothy seedheads to swaying stems to spikey clumps of foliage, ornamental grasses offer loads of winter interest. Call ...

Like its name suggests, the uniquely shaped bee balm is basically irresistible to bees—as well as hummingbirds and butterflies. The fringed and aromatic petals that come in purple, pink, and red can ...

Perennial plants can live for years, even decades, adding beauty to your garden with very little care. Flowering perennials typically produce blooms by the second year, though some will burst with ...

True red is rare in perennial flowers. That's why there was so much excitement when a red coreopsis was discovered a few years ago. Limerock Ruby has been vigorously marketed by the North American ...

Perennial flowers return every year to perk up a garden. Many common perennials prefer to be planted in August, when the potential for pests is lower and the weather is cooler, placing less stress on ...

Not only is September an exciting month in the garden – and the ideal time to plant vegetables for a longer harvest – it’s also perfect for planting perennials, giving them plenty of time to establish ...

Q: Regarding your request for photos of tamarack trees, here is a photo I took on Oct. 22 just east of Meadowlands, Minnesota. The tamaracks were blazing, and I loved the contrast with what I think ...