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 ...

With longer days, more sunshine, and backyard fun, it's no wonder that summer is the favorite season of many. And nothing quite captures the spirit of summer like colorful flowers brightening up the ...

While many are settling into dormancy, some plants are just getting started when temperatures drop in November. This is the time when hopeful gardeners set up for spring and summer by planting bulbs ...

A blanket of snow provides a layer of insulation against low temperatures for our dormant perennials and trees, protecting ...

Prepare seeds and transplants a few weeks before you plan on putting them in the ground. There are plenty of perennials to pick from, so always start looking at local wildflowers first. If you want ...

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 ...

Have you heard of an ig? It’s a snow house without a loo. Besides making traditional Eskimo houses, snow plays a vital role in winter survival of trees, shrubs and perennial flowers in northern ...

September is the perfect time to use mild weather to your advantage and get your favorite perennials in the ground. "The soil is still warm, nights are getting cooler, and roots get a head start ...

Depending upon the type of gardening you enjoy, August can be a month with fewer garden tasks and activities. If you tend a large vegetable garden, you are still busy with harvesting, doing battle ...

Deadheading, the removal of spent blooms, encourages new growth and more flowers. Annuals like zinnias and marigolds benefit from frequent deadheading, while others like impatiens are self-deadheading ...

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 ...