Pink asters with thread-like petals - Jacky Parker Photography/Getty Images Asters are a perennial fall favorite, with their fluffy petals and daisy-like flowers in a rainbow of cool colors. The most ...

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Although somewhat challenging to grow, ranunculus flowers are breathtaking. And after growing them yourself, you may be ...

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I have planted and grown these bulbs for many years in my own garden, and come April and May, when the purple and white ...

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These perennials will brighten up all the shady spots in your garden. From flowers to ferns, we've got the best shade ...

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Photo Credit: Aaron Carlson / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0 Blue-eyed grass gets its common name from its grassy leaves and small blue or purple flowers that bloom from late winter through spring. This ...