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Winning perennials for this year's gardens

The 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year is Blackhawks big bluestem, a cultivar of one of the dominant grasses of the North American tallgrass prairies.
If you're keen to add some stunning floral color to your garden, you can't go past these outstanding phlox varieties ...
A guide to seven of the best perennials to plant in January, and you can get all of these as bare-root plants to benefit bees ...
Learn how to care for hydrangeas in the winter with our comprehensive guide. Discover tips for protecting different hydrangea ...
Discover 8 longest blooming annuals that flower nonstop till frost, providing continuous color, easy care, and vibrant blooms ...
Tammy Bloom, owner of Forever Bloom Farm in Pescadero, cuts blooming flowers for custom bouquet orders on June 18. Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney. On a sun-drenched morning in Pescadero’s “Sunshine Valley, ...