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 ...

When a new perennial border is proposed, the first task is to evaluate the site thoroughly. What is the light like? How good is the soil? Will the new border integrate well with existing landscape ...

DENVER — The perennial border is an English invention to group and display perennial plants. It can be adapted to almost any climate and works beautifully here. A perennial border can be straight or ...

A guide to seven of the best perennials to plant in January, and you can get all of these as bare-root plants to benefit bees ...

Gardeners often spend a lot of time deciding where to plant perennials, considering things like color, shape, and texture. Knowing the mature height of your perennials is key to choosing the best ...

The best border flowers will give your paths, driveways, and lawn edges beautiful yet low-maintenance color throughout the ...

It’s showtime in the perennial flower border. The Oriental poppies, pink and blue pincushion flowers, bleeding hearts and hardy geraniums are vying for center stage and each plant is striving to be ...

Is the color in your perennial garden fading along with the summer? Dramatic spaces don't have to turn drab just because we turn the calendar from August to September. Now is a great time to brighten ...

As a new gardening season begins, avoid these common missteps to keep your perennials healthy and your borders beautiful. Gardening mistake No. 1: Buying perennials in full bloom While it is tempting ...

Last fall I traveled to Ireland and while there visited both Powerscourt and Loughcrew, both famous public gardens, not far from Dublin, that attract many visitors every year. From first appearance, ...