Key Points Experts agree that fall is generally the best time to plant perennials.Growing zone and the type of perennial can ...

When I sit down to write these articles in the fall, I always get the feeling that what I write about needs to be inspirational. Then, as I wrote that, it seems a bit dramatic. Now I am asking myself, ...

For perennial-loving gardeners, late summer through autumn can be a magical time. Many nurseries still sell flowering perennials in containers late in the season, and just as you're dividing your ...

Fall is made for dividing perennials, and this knowledge provides a key tool for gardeners to control growth, revive crowded beds and prepare for stronger returns in spring. When done with intention, ...

If a plant is sad, do you think other plants photo-sympathize with it? Trees, shrubs and other plants can easily become sad in the fall if their roots are struggling in dry soil. Ensuring that woody ...

If you’re searching for a low-maintenance, eco-friendly alternative to traditional grass lawns, perennials (most often ...

I read that fall is the best time to fertilize your lawn. My lawn looks good right now. Is it really necessary? I normally fertilize my lawn just twice a year. I consider the fall application more ...

I have finally gotten around to working on my mixed shrub and perennial borders at home. A number of tree seedlings have moved in as well as other miscellaneous weeds. Simply weeding and reducing the ...

Coneflowers already draw butterflies and bees, but pairing them with the right companion plants can turn a simple bed into a ...