Self-seeding perennials are a gardener's best friend, as they come back year after year all on their own. This one has unique ...

I have finally gotten around to working on my mixed shrub and perennial borders at home. A number of tree seedlings have moved in as well as other miscellaneous weeds. Simply weeding and reducing ...

September marks a turning point in the garden. The summer heat starts to fade, and it's time to think about what comes next. Whether you're planning for a ...

Anise hyssop brings all the pollinators to the yard, but to make the most of this spring and fall bloomer, add companion ...

Do you have perennials that have reseeded in your garden and crowded out plants you love? Do you have any house plants that you would like to share with friends, or suckers from shrubs that need ...

Native annuals have somehow gotten lost in the shuffle, likely because most of them aren’t readily available at the garden ...

While it isn't technically one of those plants that flower nonstop, most gardeners will recommend planting hellebores (like ...

Shrub or landscape roses rarely require deadheading, but doing so may improve overall appearance and promote even more blooms throughout the summer. There is no need to deadhead old-fashioned roses as ...

Planting native flowers can help support birds, bees and butterflies around the DC region.

Red valerian or Jupiter’s beard (Centranthus ruber) is a long-blooming perennial from the western Mediterranean that will ...

Pelargoniums and geraniums are from the same family, but they are often confused. However, geraniums are perennial plants ...