Plants come in two varieties: annuals, which will survive for a season, and perennials, which should come back year after year. Many of the plants in your vegetable garden, from carrots to tomatoes, ...

The dream of a bountiful vegetable garden often comes with the annual commitment of tilling, sowing, and nurturing seedlings. But what if you could plant once and reap the rewards for years on end?

They just keep coming back for more. Kathrin Ziegler/Getty Images Growing perennial vegetables can mean longer harvest periods, less maintenance once established, and even improved soil structure. But ...

Perennials are the gift that keeps on giving, coming back and blooming season after season for years—unlike their annual counterparts. This is an especially welcome reoccurrence when it comes to ...

As you prepare your garden for winter, you might want to start planning for the year ahead with plants that we predict will ...

Find out if chives are perennial plants that are hardy in your area or if you'll need to plant this herb again in spring. Growing chives at home is easy, so you can always have a fresh supply of this ...

No matter where you are in your gardening journey — whether you're a complete novice, someone who's dabbled with houseplants, or an experienced gardener — the desire for a thriving outdoor space ...

If you are looking to harvest more homegrown food in your garden, why not take a note from nature and grow like a forest? In the wild, plants grow in complimentary layers to maximize space and ...

My backyard is a graveyard, littered with the sad reminders of failed edible perennials. There’s a forlorn square along the western fence that was an attempt at a strawberry bed. A few feet away lies ...