Tens of millions of red roses will change hands tomorrow because the language of flowers (“floriography”) has determined that those say, “I love you” better than anything else this side of chocolate.

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 ...

It's rare when most everyone zeroes in on just one newcomer and says, "This is the best." That's the case this year with coreopsis "Big Bang Mercury Rising," a tireless new perennial that's likely to ...

For plenty of colorful petals all through your garden, plant primrose! These water-loving plants appreciate some morning sun ...

If you're looking for easy ways to brighten up your garden, attract pollinators, and maybe even repel pests, try these ...

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 ...

Do you love red in your landscape? Since today is Valentine’s day, it seems right to think about planning red flowers in your garden. There are many beautiful red perennials that do well here in ...

Picture tulips lining the walkway, fragrant sage in the garden, and rose bushes in the backyard that will continue to bloom year after year. Unlike annual flowers (plants that complete their life ...

If you want to get a gardener’s attention, just mention the words “new variety.” It seldom matters whether it’s a new tomato, a shade tree or a flower; it’s hard to resist the allure of a shiny new ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Gardening comes with its own language and set of rules, and there’s a lot to wade through. Whether you’re ...