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Winning perennials for this year's gardens

The 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year is Blackhawks big bluestem, a cultivar of one of the dominant grasses of the North American tallgrass prairies.
Are biting frosts enough to help you eradicate weeds in the garden, or can those pesky plants survive sub-zero temperatures ...
Habitat loss is a great cause of wildlife endangerment. You can help in your home garden by creating a wildlife habitat with ...
One trend is the rise of ‘soft modernism’. It is softly structured, focuses on wild planting and is a move away from ...
Focus on winter plant protection, watch for environmental damage to lawns and landscapes, and match indoor plant care to seasonal conditions. Consider using your holiday tree as habitat for winter ...
When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year (PPOY). Selected by members of the Perennial Plant Association, winners must be suited to a wide ...
If you’re looking for ways to make your outdoor space more inviting this year, there’s a lot to get excited about.
The coyote willow is a north American shrub and one of the few willows that thrives in drier soil in summer as well as ...
Ever look out at your yard and wish it felt a little more inviting? Small changes can make a big difference, whether you’re ...
Shrubs are the mainstay of many gardens, as they bring permanence. In considering these, create a plan for those that have a ...
It’s important to ensure that your garden provides seasonal variety for birds. According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, ...
The concept is to highlight the plants' beauty in different stages during each part of the year, even when they're withering.