Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

Discover gorgeous low-maintenance perennials that deliver stunning blooms for long-lasting color and texture throughout the ...

Building a perennial garden like this takes considerable skill... and probably trial and error. Perennial flowers – the ones that, in theory, come back year after ...

When I first started gardening more than 40 years ago, it made no sense to me why anyone would plant a flower that lived for just one summer when there were so-called “perennials” that came back year ...

You’ve probably heard plants described as annuals and perennials in gardening. Knowing the difference between annual vs. perennial plants will help you understand how each type will behave in your ...

Calendula officinalis, commonly called Pot Marigold is a cool season, short-lived annual for us. Native to Europe and the Mediterranean, Calendula produces bright, daisy-like flowers which can be ...

If you’re at a loss, you’re not alone. Many people aren’t aware of the definitions, let alone the differences, between annuals and perennials. In short, it all comes down to flowers that come back ...