Imagine stepping outside and seeing fresh blooms for months instead of just a few short weeks. A garden that keeps changing from early spring to late fall is possible with a bit of planning and the ...

Picture tulips lining the walkway, fragrant sage in the garden, and rose bushes in the backyard that will continue to bloom year after year. Unlike annual flowers (plants that complete their life ...

Spring isn’t the only time of year to get gardening. Late summer and fall are also good times to do some work on your yard and garden. Some popular plants are best placed in the ground during this ...

A shade garden is a green and contemplative refuge. It can also be a botanical calendar, with flowers signaling the change of seasons. Well-chosen perennials for shade provide texture and pattern, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Perennials with pests or diseases, or those you don't want to self-sow should be cut back in fall. Leaving perennials ...

Do you know why the flower went to the dentist? It needed a root canal. Flowers don’t need dentists, of course, but humans do come in handy for other flower tasks. For example, most perennials thrive ...

Winter is often a restful time, but if you're eager to jumpstart your summer garden, consider this pollinator-friendly ...

For flowers that don't do well over winter, you can grow them indoors to get them started. This one can be started indoors for longer-lasting blooms.