A vibrant, dramatic driveway doesn't have to begin and end with pavers or gravel. Although it might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about planting pretty flowers, driveway ...

You know that forlorn-looking patch of yard that never sees the sun? It could use a little love too, lady. Which is why we checked in with our friend Kate Karam, editorial director of Monrovia, for ...

A gorgeous evergreen that forms beautiful, double-cup-shaped purple-to-black blooms, this hellebore (Helleborus) variety grows in a bushy, upright clump. "Black flowers are often hard to photograph ...

Having a garden largely shaded by trees shouldn't shatter your dream of growing an impressive array of beautiful flowers outside your home. Not all plants require full sun exposure to thrive and some ...

The end of May is still the start of the planting season, so keep weeding, loosening the soil and adding compost before filling your landscape with more beautiful blooming plants. Perennial flowers ...

Perennials are like the reliable old friends of the garden—once they’re settled in, they keep coming back year after year with minimal effort. If you’re looking for plants that don’t need constant ...

June is designated as Perennial Garden Month by the Perennial Plant Association. They chose the month of June because it is when garden centers feature more perennials in larger sizes. It is also a ...

Some popular perennials make terrible neighbours. From plants clashing with watering needs to aggressive spreaders, some ...

Hosta are tough but beautiful with varieties that range from 4 feet to 4 inches. And most importantly in Western Washington, they thrive in the shade. Courtesy photo The end of May is still the start ...