I love planting perennials in my garden because they tend to do well, and they will last for more than a year when you plant them. This also means that they are around long enough for animals to get into them, and since I have a lot of rabbits that live near my home, I […]

Picking the right type of plants is as important as where you are going to put your garden. Consider the type of plant, how much sun it needs and how much water it will need.  If your garden gets 6+ hours of direct sun per day then you are going to want to pick perennials […]

For those who love the color purple in your garden, planting purple perennials is a smart choice. On top of adding a colorful touch to your mostly green landscape, purple perennials do not need replanting which saves you time and money in the long run. One of the most special features of purple perennials is […]

Having a garden can be a lot of hard work, especially when you do not have a lot of time to tend and care for the plants. The best way to still have a garden is to try to plant some of the plants that require little care to upkeep. In this guide, I am […]

I have a home that has a lot of shade in it, so when I am deciding which plants to grow, there are certain plants that I need to consider. Some plants may do okay in these shady areas, but I prefer perennials that will thrive without much help from me. In this guide, we […]

Yellow perennials can be some of the most beautiful plants in your garden, and best of all they don’t require yearly planting. Once established, perennials will keep coming back from their roots, year after year, to grace your little piece of earth with their bright flowers. Because of this, you’ll want to be sure to […]

Gardening can be a fun and exciting thing to do in your home, but what if you have a dog? Are there plants that they may ingest that are unsafe for them? Will rubbing up against certain plants be dangerous as well? I have a dog, and he tends to get into everything that I […]

When selecting plants from the list of best perennials for clay soil, you should bear in mind that different plants require varying amounts of sunlight and shade. All plants require some sunlight: it is what they use to make food via the process of photosynthesis, but hostas are particularly shade-loving plants. That said, hostas with […]

For spectacular, attention-getting color in the garden, nothing can outdo red flowering perennials. Red draws the eye like no other color and is a masterful complement to the greenery in the background. Not only does red pop for humans, but it also attracts lovely hummingbirds and other wildlife to your garden. Each perennial described below […]