Key Points Experts agree that fall is generally the best time to plant perennials.Growing zone and the type of perennial can influence whether spring or fall is best.Always research the plant and ...

Experts agree that fall is generally the best time to plant perennials. Growing zone and the type of perennial can influence whether spring or fall is best. However, not all perennials benefit from ...

What a disappointment it can be to purchase flowers in bloom at the garden center in summer, only to see their blooms fade in the heat soon after you've planted them. By contrast, what delayed ...

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, ...

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, ...

In the fall, plants start to go dormant and focus on growing strong roots. “I think in the transition to native plants, there’s just such an excitement of all the life you’re bringing into your yard." ...

But how to plant tulip bulbs has often proved to be a mystery to aspiring gardeners. So much so that centuries ago, Europeans ...

Many gardeners understand the ecological importance of native plants, which are those plants that occur naturally in a geographic area, and have evolved over thousands of years, shaped by local ...

Many perennials must be planted in fall to emerge in spring and summer, but if you missed the fall window, you can still ...

Some flowering plants just won’t quit! Discover gorgeous annuals, perennials, and vines to plant in spring for radiant blooms ...

If you want to keep birds coming to your garden year after year, try planting some self-seeding flowers to provide yearly ...