Regular readers of this column may remember a few months back I dug out a patch of my heavy clay garden and amended it with compost, homemade liquid seaweed fertiliser and topsoil in preparation for ...

Yarrow, showy evening primrose, Russian sage and so many more flowering plants are perfectly happy in sunny, rocky landscapes ...

Yarrow’s Latin name, Achillea, comes from the Greek hero Achilles, who was said to have used yarrow to treat wounds of his ...

Plenty of summer-blooming perennials enhance the visual appeal of a yard while emitting pleasant aromas. Think yellow ...

Want to spend more time enjoying your garden and less time maintaining it? Discover low-maintenance shrubs and perennials ...

One of Gillespie’s favourite perennials is Phlox paniculata, which will begin blooming around mid-July.

Sara WilliamsSaskatchewanWhy not go for perennials with large leaves and let their foliage make a statement? Flowers may be fleeting, but the foliage is there for the entire growing season. If you ...

If you dream of a beautiful garden full of vibrant flowers, but don't have the time or mobility for lots of maintenance, then these low-effort perennials are for you. No more endless deadheading, ...