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Make note of perennials that have flopped and need staking so that you can install a support system next spring before the plants need it. Gently prune back more vigorous perennials to keep your ...
The best time to fertilize your lawn is when it’s actively growing, and that depends on whether you have cool- or warm-season grass. Here’s what to consider.
Perennial daylilies are a garden favorite, thanks to their low maintenance and abundant blooms. You can get even more flowers ...
This flowering perennial is easy to grow and it makes a powerful yet smelly all-natural fertilizer for your garden in just a ...
But how do you create a garden that doesn't just shine in spring—but keeps blooming from early April through the first frost? The secret lies in building a well-planned perennial garden designed ...
Understanding the differences in the growth of perennials and annuals helps you plan a garden that's visually appealing ...
Keep your garden interesting and attractive through the winter by waiting until early spring to cut back perennials. Some perennials (like hosta) quickly decline after a hard frost, so I cut them ...
Spring Gardening Tips: What to plant and how to prepare your garden in Oklahoma Oklahoma gardeners can now begin planting with confidence, guided by expert tips from OSU Extension horticulturist ...
If you're looking forward to a lush spring lawn, it's about time to apply fertilizer in Iowa.
Some perennials need dividing more frequently than others. Every two to three years, divide monarda, carnation, coral bells, delphinium, tall garden phlox, chrysanthemums and dianthus.