Perennials Visit our Perennials page to discover a wealth of information on caring for and propagating perennial plants. Explore flourishing gardens and curated idea collections to inspire your own perennial beds. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:39:53 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:13:27 +0000 Laminas_Feed_Writer 2 (https://getlaminas.org) https://www.kotona.com/themes/perennials Smitten with groundcover perennials: here’s how I’ve learned to help them thrive Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:39:53 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/column-groundcover-perennials https://www.kotona.com/articles/column-groundcover-perennials 0 Perennials for tree shade: “a phenomenal ability to thrive” Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:53:57 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/perennials-under-trees https://www.kotona.com/articles/perennials-under-trees 0 Time to divide your peony? Do it right this fall—check out our illustrated instructions! 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