November is a wonderful time to transplant many perennials, especially summer and fall bloomers. Cooler air and still-warm ...

It can be disheartening when, after an explosive bout of gorgeous blooms throughout spring, your garden display just fizzles out. While it's easy to rationalize that not all plants can weather the ...

Perennial flowers may be expensive but are well worth the investment. Summer perennials come back year after year, and many are low-maintenance, easy-care plants. Moreover, the perennials you'll find ...

Most plants prefer to be pruned when the weather is cool in spring or autumn. However, some popular perennials can rebloom if they’re cut back in summer after their first flowers have faded. Extend ...

I may be summer-blooming perennials' number one fan. I love a plant that, when given the right type of care, fills my garden without having to be propagated, purchased, or planted every year. Oh, I'll ...

It’s time to ready the garden for fall. A checklist of things to do in August: Prepare the soil for fall vegetables by adding 2-4 inches of quality compost. Some can be sown or transplanted now, ...

Why did the gardener bury a $100 bill beneath each new perennial? The tag said they needed rich soil. Dollar bills might add a little organic matter as they decompose, but it’s not necessary to bury ...

As unpleasantly hot and humid as Washington can be in August, there are moments in the garden when it's actually quite agreeable. Find a breezy spot in the shade and take in the late-season lushness.