As autumn approaches, the vibrant containers that adorned patios and front entrances through spring and summer often begin to show their age. After a long season of diligent blooming, it’s time for a ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Perennials for cool season containers may seem like the proverbial horticultural oxymoron, but ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Perennials bring joy and color to your spring garden year after year, but if your outdoor space lacks the ...

Perennials are best divided in the spring and fall when the weather is cooler. Spring-blooming perennials should be divided in the fall. Late-summer and fall-blooming perennials should be divided in ...

When selecting perennials for container gardening, it's important to choose plants that thrive well in confined spaces, maintain their beauty throughout the growing season, and are relatively easy to ...

After the first frosts have killed the annual plants in your outdoor pots, should you empty out your containers before winter ...

When temperatures start to drop, avid gardeners will start the process of preparing their garden and plants for winter. Whether you’re new to caring for plants or simply curious about how to care for ...

Did you hear about the guy who was afraid his expensive tree was dead? It finally budded out, which was a major re-leaf. Northern winters separate the wheat from the chaff, where trees, shrubs and ...

Do perennial flowers reduce a gardener’s work? Perennials do eliminate the need to replant every year, but they’re not work-free, and that’s good. Gardening isn’t just about the end results, it’s also ...