Growing thriving ground cover plants adds functional and aesthetic value to any garden. If you feel your garden is missing something, there's a good chance that the Carpathian bellflower (Campanula ...

Various ground cover plants with pink, purple, and yellow flowers - Wulingyun/Getty Images When it comes to creating a beautiful, low-maintenance yard, ground covers are the true unsung heroes. As ...

As the heat of summer sets in, many plants take a break from flowering, but these stellar selections continue to bloom all season long. From annual bedding plants that just won’t quit, to reblooming ...

Perennials, which return for many years, have a valuable place in the garden, providing years of reliable performance and pollinator support. But most perennials bloom for only a few weeks and take ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're planning out your garden and trying to maximize the seasons, it can be easy to get so focused ...

Mums are often used as autumn annuals, but these easy-care plants are actually perennial, and can come back to bloom year ...

Usually, this is the time of year when I grow weary. The heaviness of the summer heat always takes its toll – on my spirits ...

DAHLIAS ARE MY absolutely favorite summer (and into autumn) flower. They are very perennial while offering more than 100 blooms per mature plant. With that said, let me revisit an article on these ...