Planting perennials is one of the smartest low-maintenance garden moves you can make. So what are perennial plants, you may ask? Unlike annuals, which only last for a single season, perennials spring ...

*How do we care for hibiscus? The hibiscus (mallow) family is a large plant group. Some are grown indoors because of New England winters. Others are outdoor perennials or annuals. The reader asks ...

There’s no rule that says you can plant only summer annuals in patio and deck containers. Many perennials work just as well, if not better, says Sandy McDougle of Sandy’s Plants in Mechanicsville, ...

What's better than having a beautiful plant? Having one you can easily propagate. Use cuttings from these plants to grow more for your garden or gift friends.