Even though perennials may die back above ground each winter, their roots remain alive, which is why the colorful blooms typically return anew.

This beautiful perennial planted in spring doesn't just grow strong roots. It also produces gorgeous blue flowers and attracts pollinators to your garden.

As gardeners, we’re often on the lookout for low-maintenance plants with colorful flower displays. One such plant that fits that description, and is vastly underutilized in the landscape, is Baptisia.

Most gardening advice will tell you to amend your soil, fertilize on a schedule, and deadhead religiously. Here’s what that advice skips: the plants that truly take care of themselves don’t want any ...

While it isn't an absolute requirement for hard-coated seeds, without scarification germination may take much longer.

Some wildflowers thrive in their native habitat, but they have specific and often complicated requirements that are hard to ...

Do you hear that? That's the sound of a relaxing, happy ...

Many seeds only require soil and water to sprout. Others, however, have a harder coating that makes germination a bit difficult. That’s because in the wild, they rely on birds and other wildlife that ...

The Delaware public garden dedicated to native plants has been running long-term plant trials for two decades. These have ...