Whether you have a cozy balcony, a sunny patio, or just a small corner of your garden, growing perennial flowers in pots can add a touch of beauty and charm. As an avid gardener, I’m thrilled to ...

Blooming in fiery colours over a long period, good for wildlife, useful companion plants, and edible, you can never have ...

I added bursts of vibrant colour to my RHS Hampton Court garden by using Achillea Millefolium, or yarrow, a spreading perennial topped with domed flowerheads of small, dark pink rose-pink flowers ...

One fairly easy and inexpensive way to create this secluded, cozy feeling is with vining plants ... while others are perennial (like Clematis). Vines differ from climbing shrubs, such as climbing ...

Some vines are annuals and can be grown from seed (like moonflowers or sweet peas), while others are perennial (like Clematis). Vines differ from climbing shrubs ... glory variety produces huge ...

Q: I have several perennials that look ... planting some native fruit-bearing plants such as toyon, serviceberry, or holly-leaf cherry. Leave seed heads on flowers so the birds can feast on ...

Q: I have several perennials that look very healthy but have stopped flowering ... If you still want to help the local bird population out, try planting some native fruit-bearing plants such as toyon, ...

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Arricca Elin SanSone is a lifestyle and garden writer whose work has appeared in many national publications including Prevention, Country Living, Veranda, The Spruce, PureWow, and others.

The garden specialist recommends just a handful of winter jobs to maximise your plants' potential in the months ahead.