Late summer into fall can be a vibrant time in the garden. Try these perennials to add some late-season color.

Also known as Michaelmas daisies, they thrive in US hardiness zones 4 to 8, and are a safe bet if you're looking for the longest-flowering perennials to fill your garden. When asters explode into ...

Colorful blooms used strategically with shrubs and ornamental trees are great for adding curb appeal to the front of your ...

A cool-season flower that can be set out in early spring, sweet alyssum fades in the summer heat, but its clusters of tiny ...

Catmint is the ideal low-maintenance perennial for any garden setting. Available in heights ranging from 8 inches to 3 feet ...

These late-blooming perennials are a keystone plant, providing beauty and food. Learn where to best plant them and how to ...

If you like zinnias and dahlias, then perennial mums are absolutely going to float your boat.  They’re a little harder to find, so you want to be sure you’re asking for perennial mums.

Pruning is such a big part of fall cleanup that it may come as a surprise to hear me insist you put the clippers down for a ...

This past week was heaven for me as the summer that I wanted to be extended was given another few weeks. I took advantage of every moment, also being outdoors as much as possible. As we look around ...

Seasonal color is king on Mackinac Island. The gardens are loaded with annuals, as well as some perennials and ...

Welcome spring and create continuous color for several months with a collection of spring-flowering bulbs. After planting in ...

The thrum of crickets, cooler air, the aroma of fallen leaves, and a touch of color in the trees usher in the onset of autumn ...