Everyone loves peonies! They’re as easy on the hands as they are on the eyes, meaning these colorful perennials require minimal care. To enjoy a bright summer bloom likely starting in year two, situate peonies in full sun and well-drained soil. A peony plant can bring joy for a lifetime, blooming each summer for a […]

Every outdoor space can use a low-maintenance ground cover. With long, green leaves and flashy, violet flowers, liriope is an excellent choice. Also known as lilyturf, liriope grows in a mound shape, roughly a foot tall and a foot wide. Those lovely little flowers bloom in mid to late summer. There are two main types […]

This fragrant, flowering perennial needs no introduction. Known and loved around the world, lavender is a genus of nearly 50 species in the mint family—and you can grow just about any of them in your backyard! Place lavender in neutral, well-drained soil and full sunlight. Depending on how far south you live, the ideal time […]

Light green leaves and pastel pink flowers make sedum Autumn Joy a popular perennial in home gardens everywhere. The flowers bring a unique tint to early fall before fading into the rustic palette. Make no mistake, Autumn Joy holds winter interest, too, even when the buds are spent. Plant Autumn Joy in full sun or […]

For many, Japanese forest grass gives the effect of a flowing stream of bright, yellow-green leaves. This low-growing perennial provides fantastic ground cover and color. Belonging to the Hakonechloa family, Japanese forest grass thrives more in shade than in sun. As it grows to a mature height of 12-24 inches, its arching leaves gracefully brush the […]

The quintessential summer wildflower blooms all season long in Moonbeam coreopsis. Also commonly referred to as tickseed, Moonbeam is beloved by home gardeners for its plentiful yellow flowers. Plant Moonbeam in full sun and loamy soil. It will grow to about two feet tall at maturity, bearing clusters of daisy-like summer blossoms that return each […]

Easygoing and long-blooming, Walker’s Low is one of the most commonly grown catmint varieties in home gardens. By easygoing, we mean that it can grow in just about any soil and sunlight with minimal maintenance. That said, the ideal spot for Walker’s Low is in full sun and dry surroundings. The lovely lavender flowers of […]

Daylilies might not be true lilies, but they are certainly one of the most popular flowering perennials you’ll find. That’s likely because they come in all sorts of colors and combinations, while being ultra-reliable and easy to maintain. Better yet, some daylilies—such as the Stella D’Oro—bloom at both the beginning and end of summer. Daylilies […]

Ornamental grass makes a lovely, year-round addition to any home garden. There are many different types of ornamental grass, including feather, fountain, forest and reed grass. Most ornamental grasses are relatively easy to care for and will change in appearance with the seasons. They typically bloom in spring, maintain their aesthetic appeal through late fall […]

Looking to add a soft pop of lavender to your garden? Look no further than Russian sage, the flowering perennial known for its distinctive, pastel-purple bloom from summer into fall. Russian sage is one of the easiest plants to grow, requiring very little water and capable of withstanding the harshest elements of every season up […]