Choosing new plants is, in my opinion, the best part of planning a new border or container display. But before you begin sifting through catalogs or scrolling online stores, one of the key things you ...

You’ve probably heard plants described as annuals and perennials in gardening. Knowing the difference between annual vs. perennial plants will help you understand how each type will behave in your ...

Planning a flower garden for this year? There are so many considerations to think about. First you need to pick out the best spot for the types of plants you wish to grow. Full sun, part shade or ...

Comparing annual and perennial flowers is a little like comparing apples and oranges. Each type of flower has its own characteristics and advantages. Annual flowers are those that complete their ...

Annual plants live for one growing season and then die, while perennials regrow every spring. The difference is genetic, and yet, a clever "plant gene therapy" technique can be used to change an ...

Perennials are plants that live year after year. Trees and shrubs are perennial. A lot of garden flowers are herbaceous perennials. This means the tops of the plants die back to the ground each fall ...

Yeah, we're looking at you, Mr. and Mrs. Perennial Lover. You're the ones who planted a whole garden full of perennials a few years back and rarely dig in the dirt anymore, preferring a life of ...

Key Points Healthy annuals can stay in the ground to boost soil and prevent erosion.Remove any diseased plants to avoid pests ...

Q. My mature yard has many beautiful trees, but the shade makes it difficult for other plants. What can I grow? A. Many plants do well in shade, even where grass won t grow. The trade-off may be that ...

Spring brings the emergence of flowering bulbs, Earth Day activities, and plant sales in the Milwaukee area. Garden clubs and community conservation groups conduct plant sales in order to encourage ...

A first visit to Annie’s Annuals and Perennials will make any plantaholic wonder why she hadn’t come sooner. Spread across 2½ acres, the Richmond nursery is packed with unusual and native plants that ...