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 ...

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

Vinca minor (Zone 4-8) and major (Zones 7-9) are perennial vincas that are cold hardy and prefer part sun to full shade. These have trailing, creeping habits and are used as groundcovers.

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.

In addition to annuals, there are lots of perennials (plants that live for more than two years) that provide color from spring through fall. Some of the top performers include beach sunflower ...