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

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 ...

For perennial-loving gardeners, late summer through autumn can be a magical time. Many nurseries still sell flowering perennials in containers late in the season, and just as you're dividing your ...

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, ...

If a plant is sad, do you think other plants photo-sympathize with it? Trees, shrubs and other plants can easily become sad in the fall if their roots are struggling in dry soil. Ensuring that woody ...

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, ...

Coneflowers already draw butterflies and bees, but pairing them with the right companion plants can turn a simple bed into a ...