A flower bed can look full and colorful in June, then fade fast by July in the heat. For those who want steady blooms without spending every weekend on upkeep, plant choice makes a big difference.

Here’s what to plant for color all summer long until first frost. Perennials, which return for many years, have a valuable place in the garden, providing years of reliable performance and pollinator ...

Can perennials flower all summer without deadheading? Absolutely – so long as you pick the right perennials for the job. There are two kinds of gardeners: the ones happy to wander around with tiny ...