Tired of deer munching your plants? These shade-loving perennials are pretty, tough, and not on the menu for deer.

Baptisia or “False Indigo,” as it is commonly known, is an herbaceous perennial that is regarded as one of the best plants for a perennial border. A member of the Pea family, its common name stems ...

Perennials are the mainstay of the garden during the growing season. Many gardeners add annuals to flower beds and containers in summer, to have blooms happening continuously. But there are also ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

“We did not plant it, but a good size, exotic wild plant is growing in our yard. We would like to know the name of the plant and whether it is poisonous.” Charles and Sheila Rhee, Mount Prospect You ...

Steep slopes present a challenge in the garden, both in the initial planning stages and in relation to ongoing maintenance.

When Floridians say "perennials," they mean herbaceous (non-woody) plants that live for a minimum of several years. And while all herbaceous plants in Northern states die to the ground each winter and ...

Fall is an ideal time for planting flowering perennials, and we could write a long list of reasons why you should think about adding some to your garden. First, perennials don’t have to be replaced ...

Dry shade plants are often difficult to find for gardens. Native ginger, bottlebrush buckeye, and Solomon's seal are three plants that tolerate dry shade. It's important to water plants thoroughly ...