Perennial plants can live for years, even decades, adding beauty to your garden with very little care. Flowering perennials typically produce blooms by the second year, though some will burst with ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As summer winds down, the flowers in your garden might be looking a little tired and faded. But you don’t ...

Fall gardening chores should not be overlooked. As your garden winds down, turn your attention to the perennials in your landscape. Perennial plants are those plants that last longer than two years.

Perennials with pests or diseases, or those you don't want to self-sow should be cut back in fall. Leaving perennials ...

Although many areas need rain, this has been a tremendous fall for gardening. Extended weeks of frost-free weather have given us more time to enjoy the autumn beauty of our perennial gardens. The most ...

Why should spring get all the glory? While you might not think of fall as a time for planting perennials, it actually presents a golden opportunity to do just that. Not only is it bargain time for ...

Fall is a good time to dig, divide and (if necessary) move garden perennials, since the high temperatures of summer associated with water stress have subsided. The cooler weather of September 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's the first thought that comes to mind if someone mentions cutting back? Fewer trips through the buffet line? Less snacking between meals? Gardening has a dialect all its own with words like ...

As you transition your gardens from fall to winter, you may be contemplating a bit of garden clean up. Before reaching for the pruners and rakes, consider all the benefits and beauty of leaving ...