As the warm days of summer give way to the crisp air of autumn, the gardening season might feel like it's coming to a close. But for the savvy gardener, this is a golden opportunity. Fall is the ...

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

Some flowering perennials need a little boost of nutrients from a low-nitrogen fertilizer in the spring to ensure they bloom abundantly later in the season.

Fall is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs and native plant seeds that benefit from cold stratification, like milkweed and bee balm. However, fall planting is not recommended for certain ...

As bees return and butterflies gather along backyard fences, garden shoppers head to plant centers with more than color in mind. This spring, many gardeners ... Read more The post Purpose-driven ...

Native plants play a critical role in our ecosystem for beneficial insects, birds, wildlife and important microorganisms living in and on the soil. Native perennials provide a range of flowers that ...

Looking for simple fall tasks that will pay off next spring and summer? Enjoy this cooler weather! Divide many perennials like daylilies, irises, monkey grass & ajuga while the weather is still warm ...

Perennial plants survive from one growing season to the next, regrowing from their roots each spring. Discover gorgeous ...

Is it springtime yet?

Dividing perennials is a quiet kind of optimism: you take a plant that looks a little tired and, with a shovel and a bit of confidence, you turn it into several vigorous starts. By the time spring ...