FARGO — What did the young plant say to the old plant during a disagreement? OK, bloomer. In the world of plants, perennial flowers are enjoying the same upswing in popularity as houseplants and ...

I’ve got a great new use for drone technology: peeking into people’s backyards so we can enjoy each other’s hidden plantings. Some of the most creative and jaw-dropping perennial flower beds are ...

Fall is a great time to plant flowers for spring, but this hardy perennial can be planted as late as November so long as you ...

This is a good time to be out there tearing up the soil to establish a perennial flower bed. As master gardener Julie James recently observed to me, when it comes to perennial flowers, gardeners need ...

August may feel too hot for gardening, but it might be your last chance to add perennials to your flower garden for fall blooms. Gardeners with mild winters and dry growing conditions should consider ...

Question: We’re putting in a new perennial bed planting in our front yard this spring. When we plant it, should we put fertilizer into each one of the planting holes, or is it better to spread it over ...

Looking to add a pop of purple next spring? One hardy perennial thrives when planted in November and brings early color to ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

Being of stoic German stock, I’m not overly fond of change. To prove I’m not entirely inflexible, I sampled my Norwegian-heritage wife, Mary’s, switch-up from white-sugared to brown-sugared lefse and ...

After a long winter, seeing the first blooms in your garden can be a real mood booster. If you want to enjoy flowers as soon ...

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. Those ...