Perennial flowers may be expensive but are worth the investment. Perennials come back every year and the ones presented here are tough, easy to grow, and attractive choices for the new gardener.

He advised: "The secret of keeping any rose flowering as long as possible is to dead-head daily. Do not just pull off the ...

and eight filler flowers to make a standard, mid-sized bouquet work. These kinds of bouquets, with 14 stems, are the perfect size for table arrangements in your kitchen or on a side table.

And I'm not talking about simple stems in a vase ... or alfresco summer gatherings." He also tells me that this flower arrangement color palette presents a clean, playful, and timeless aesthetic ...

Nicole Criner from Albertsons shares some simple party food and drink ideas, stunning flower arrangements and festive touches ...