This year the National Garden Bureau is featuring gaillardia, or blanketflower, as perennial of the year. The plant of the year is chosen for its popularity, variety, ease of growth, wide adaptability ...

YAKIMA, Wash. -- It happens all the time. Gardeners apologize and feel guilty for doing something wrong when plants that have bloomed beautifully all season long fail to return the following spring.

The National Garden Bureau names three plants each year — a perennial, an annual and an edible — to be honored in its “Year of The” program. The plants are chosen because they are popular, easy to ...

Sun-loving blanket flowers are a beloved native wildflower abuzz with butterflies and native bees. Flowering spring through fall, blanket flowers are a must-have for native plant enthusiasts and ...

Gaillardia, sometimes known as blanket flower, can be annuals, biennials, or perennials (check the seed packet). They have hairy leaves and showy daisy-like blossoms, usually in various combinations ...

Late winter isn't just for garden planning. Certain perennials benefit from early planting, setting the stage for stronger ...

A blanket of flowers sounds idyllic to me. Colorful, welcoming, a graceful adornment; good descriptors of gaillardia pulchella, otherwise known as Indian Blanket Flower. These flowers in bold colors ...

Here are 10 perennials you can plant in February, including expert tips on zones, frost protection, and the best plant ...

Could you share with us some of your favorite perennial flowers and where you would suggest planting them? Perennials are the flowers you don’t have to replant every year. Most perennial flowers have ...