When the late great plantsman Christopher Lloyd wrote a book a generation ago devoted entirely to foliage plants, he made no reference to a perennial named heuchera, or coral bells. Today, that would ...

Decks give us versatility, focus, and extra planting surfaces, but how many of us are taking advantage of the space ...

As the rest of the garden is slowing down and getting ready for winter, the Autumn Bride heuchera (Heuchera villosa ‘Autumn Bride’) is going strong. This shade-loving perennial is low-mounding and a ...

A shade garden is a green and contemplative refuge. It can also be a botanical calendar, with flowers signaling the change of seasons. Well-chosen perennials for shade provide texture and pattern, ...

I’ve never forgotten the sing-song lyrics to this sweet nursery rhyme of my childhood. But it wasn’t until I became a gardener that I recognized that “coral bells” referred to the nodding bell-shaped ...

If you’ve written off the shadiest corner of your yard as a lost cause, you’re leaving the most interesting real estate in your garden empty. Experienced gardeners don’t see shade as a problem to ...

While it is fun to include seasonal color and exciting annuals, perennials make up the backbone of a landscape. Some are dependable but not eye-catching, while others do it all. Heuchera, commonly ...

Learn when and how to divide perennials for healthier plants and discover why ants are on your peonies and how they help.