Whether you are just beginning or you’ve been in the garden for decades, give yourself a refresher on some common gardening terms such as annuals vs perennials. The next time you chat with a garden ...

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 ...

If you’re at a loss, you’re not alone. Many people aren’t aware of the definitions, let alone the differences, between annuals and perennials. In short, it all comes down to flowers that come back ...

Gardening columnist Carol Barany encourages readers to refresh their gardens by choosing dependable plants, highlighting ...

Annual flowers offer continuous blooms throughout the summer, benefiting pollinators and providing cut flowers. A variety of annuals, including zinnias, snapdragons, and unique fillers like cinnamon ...

As director of horticulture at New England Botanic Garden, my team and I answer a lot of questions about plants and gardening. Did you know you can submit yours to [email protected]? Here are answers to ...

Ever wish your garden could take care of itself and look even better each year? Perennials might be just what you need.

June arrives this week. For many years now, June has been designated as "Perennial Garden Month" by the Perennial Plant Association. The reasoning for this designation is described this way by the ...

Dear Master Gardener: I am looking through plant catalogs and trying to design a perennial garden. What are some tips for designing one and what color combinations look best? Answer: You are wise to ...

When it comes to gardening, knowing the best month to plant perennials can be difficult. You might assume that spring is the best time, since it coincides with warmer weather and longer days, but ...

QUINCY – The next two weekends will be especially busy for plant lovers and gardeners, as some of the best buys of the season will be available at the annual plant sales run by local garden clubs.