Nothing catches the eye in a garden quite like a bright red flower, for humans and hummingbirds alike. And while perennials ...

Even perennial purists can't deny that annuals are color powerhouses. Planted in the border, they provide playful pops of color when perennials are on a blooming break. However, keeping the garden ...

Use vinca to edge a border of annual or perennial flowers or to weave color through the bed or container. Plant vinca as a ground cover to fill in empty spaces in the flower bed.

Mike DeRee’s recommendations on some of the new annuals and perennials to try this year are in familiar plant families — like geraniums, hibiscus, coleus and dianthus. Often a new variety ...

Ask Ken Q. I just planted a flat of vincas in my condo flower bed as I do every year. They really flourish and are good until late October when I pull them up. A few of the white variety seem to co… ...

Other long-lived, maintenance-free early perennials include Lenten roses (hellebores), creeping phlox, and vinca. Some people are disdainful of vinca, but it's a great groundcover.

Tops on that list are: Vinca is one of the most heat- and drought-toughest annuals. * Vinca, foot-tall flowers with glossy leaves that bloom in white, red, pink, rose and lavender.

Perennials In addition to annuals, there are lots of perennials (plants that live for more than two years) that provide color from spring through fall.

Even when planted in their own section, they can become entangled with plants like bishop's weed, lily of the valley, or vinca, all of which spread via small roots.

These are 30 stunning white flowers to enhance your garden and landscape. Learn planting tips for classic varieties and find new favorites for every space.