Learn the differences between native and perennial plants, including their definitions and how climate affects their growth.

Growing ordinary apples and strawberries in your garden is satisfying, but there's something particularly exciting about harvesting exotic fruits that your neighbors have never seen. Contrary to ...

If your yard could use more shade and needs it pronto, here are some of the best fast-growing shade trees to plant in the ...

Hydrangeas have been popular garden plants for decades. These versatile shrubs thrive in granite soil, shady woodland sites, ...

These flowering ground cover plants will not only look good but will also prove popular with bees and butterflies ...

Hydrangeas are a mainstay of the garden, thanks to their easy-care nature and their gorgeous, dramatic blooms that make a ...

Summersweet ( Clethra alnifolia) blooms in the late summer, says Irish-Hanson, but it's wise to plant it during the spring.

These drought-tolerant ground covers for sun and shade demand little care or watering. We've compiled a list of the best ...

Dividing plants also prevents overcrowding, controls plant growth in your garden, and helps keep the plants healthy. The ...

Add beauty to any property with summer-blooming hydrangeas from the Southern Living Plant Collection. Whether you prefer the classic blue mopheads of French hydrangeas, the large white blossoms of ...

Fortunately, there are several shade-loving perennials that not only thrive in less sun but also bloom early, filling the garden with color when many other plants are still emerging. These plants ...