The planting season is underway, and gardeners are making tough decisions about perennials, annuals and what to put where.

Sunflowers, a symbol of sunshine, true to their name, flourish in full sun conditions. These bright yellow annuals have large ...

One last thing to think about is how tall you want the plants. Impatiens come in sizes from 6 inches to 18 inches. May is a great month to plant dahlia tubers, but be patient. They might not bloom ...

Dahlias can be purchased as single tubers ... no more than 1 to 2 inches below the soil. 4. Pinch. When plants are 12 inches tall, pinch off the top of the main stem to encourage branching.

DAHLIAS ARE MY absolutely favorite summer (and into autumn) flower. They are very perennial while offering more than 100 blooms per mature plant.

Peonies are gorgeous spring-blooming perennials that provide weeks of flowers, but they can often droop. We asked experts how ...

Most gardeners think of flowers when they are looking for annuals, but foliage can be just as exciting. Dark and large leaves ...

To help with your spring plant-selecting, here's a collection of plants that have won assorted awards for the 2025 growing season.