While most perennials will adorn a garden for many years, planting some species in the fall will dramatically shorten their ...

Plant perennials in fall so they can establish roots before spring blooms. Choose native varieties to attract pollinators ...

Nothing takes an unsightly fence or bare shed wall and makes it look better than a wild, lush expanse of garden plants covering it over – bonus if the plants are in flower, and pollinators are buzzing ...

Many gardeners in our area are working with limited urban or suburban space and looking for ways to add visual interest — and perhaps screen fences or exterior walls. Vines can fill this role, ...

It may feel counterproductive to make plans for planting things when other flora around you is shedding leaves, but November ...

There are many plant materials available for use in designing a landscape or garden, including trees, shrubs, cool- and warm-season annuals, perennials and ground covers. And let’s not forget about ...

Dividing perennials helps rejuvenate plants, ease overcrowding, and expand your garden. While it's not for every plant, it's key to keep a healthy garden growing.

A beautifully blooming onion, two new coneflowers in unusual colors, and three new drought-tough sedums are among the most interesting new perennial flowers debuting in the 2019 growing season.

Mexican sage (Salvia leucantha) leads the purple parade each fall. This robust perennial will persist in the garden for up to ...

Instead of pruning your dead aster flowers to prepare for the colder months ahead, leave them alone and bask in your feathered friends' appreciation.

Flowering vines can add a pop of color in an under-utilized area of the yard, while attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and other garden visitors and while taking advantage of vertical space. Here ...