The Perennial Plant of the Year for 2026 is a lovely ornamental grass, a cultivar of big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), called “Blackhawks.” The Perennial Plant Association designates a plant of ...

Happy New Year, I hope you survived the holidays and are ready to set the course for a new green year! I’m already laying out ...

California’s Norfolk Healthy Produce created lots of fanfare and a wild first year when it debuted The Purple Tomato in 2023. It was the world’s first bioengineered vegetable crop marketed directly to ...

Shrubs are the mainstay of many gardens, as they bring permanence. In considering these, create a plan for those that have a ...

The coyote willow is a north American shrub and one of the few willows that thrives in drier soil in summer as well as ...

When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year. Selected by members of ...

If you're keen to add some stunning floral color to your garden, you can't go past these outstanding phlox varieties ...

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Planting in January gives your flowers a head start, meaning earlier blooms, stronger plants, and longer flowering seasons.

The All-America Selections organization has been providing information about new and improved flowers and vegetables since ...

When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year (PPOY). Selected by ...

Winter pansies, also known as ice pansies, are a favorite in the Southern garden for a reason: They can stand downright ...