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 ...

When you’re shopping for flowers, you’ve heard the terms “annuals” and “perennials.” But is one kind better than the other? What’s the difference? And do you care for them differently? Sometimes ...

Pansies are a delightful flower to enjoy during the winter months, when so few other plants are blooming. Unlike most annuals, pansies thrive in cooler temperatures. Even though typically grown as an ...

Annual flowers that will flourish in the shade can transform any dim corner of your garden into one of the most inviting spaces. Shade can seem limiting, but many plants have adapted to grow with ...

Question: Can you help me remember the difference between annuals and perennials? For some reason, I have it in my mind that a perennial is a plant that I have to keep planting and an annual is a one ...

Dear Master Gardener: What’s the difference between viola and pansy? How cold tolerant are they? Answer: There are about 500 species of annuals, perennials, and biennials in the Viola genus. All of ...

Several annual and perennial plants can add a splash of color to your landscape in early spring. Consider planting ranunculus in a pot or basket for a stunning display of pastel colors. Chives, while ...

Something I usually forget to mention this time of year is that now is the time to sow seeds for perennials and biennials that don’t need stratification — exposure to cold temperatures, before ...