Branch out beyond typical conifer trees and shrubs with evergreen perennials that will add year-round color to your yard.

But if I'm given some leeway in choosing color schemes, I prefer the cooler colors, especially all shades of ... visual appeal. Some perennials that start blooming in summer need consistent ...

Fall-blooming perennials are available in virtually all shades of pink and can mix beautifully with many other ... petals), 'Royal Glamour' (warm rose pink), or 'Pink Crest' (rich orchid pink with ...

Bloom time: Summer to fall. Shade or sun: Prefer full sun, but can tolerate partial sun. Color varieties: Orange, red, and yellow ... Your landscape is all about the first impression. Which flowers ...

Dahlias grace your garden with a vibrant assortment of colors from late summer to fall. Plant them with these companions to ...

These orange and yellow flowers will bring warmth and cheer to your wintery cottage garden. Though not frost tolerant, they begin to thrive as cooler temperatures arrive in autumn after a hot summer .

As spring arrives and hummingbirds begin their migration back up north, have a bountiful supply of nectar ready by growing ...

Rose of Sharon, or Hibiscus syriacus, is a popular garden shrub, valued for its large pink, purple or white flowers that ...

Then there is the hibiscus bush I noticed with an opulent display of yellow ... and has a flower color that combines pink, magenta, and a dash of purple. It blooms from summer through fall and ...

Q I kept a sage plant in a pot outdoors all summer. I did notice some odd leaves that didn't look their best. Bringing it in ...