Mums aren't just for containers. You can grow them in the ground too. And, with a little bit of care, they'll bloom again ...

Planting certain perennials in the fall can set them up for success, producing strong blooms in spring. Here's one easy-to-care-for option with pink flowers.

An interesting and well-behaved perennial, the balloon flower, Platycodon grandiflorus, acquired its common name due to the resemblance of its buds to a hot air balloon. Before its buds unfold and ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...