There’s something undeniably magical about fall gardens—the crisp air, the warm colors, and those bursts of late-season blooms that make your yard feel alive just before winter hits. But here’s the ...

Fall gardening chores should not be overlooked. As your garden winds down, turn your attention to the perennials in your landscape. Perennial plants are those plants that last longer than two years.

Why should spring get all the glory? While you might not think of fall as a time for planting perennials, it actually presents a golden opportunity to do just that. Not only is it bargain time for ...

Fall is a good time to dig, divide and (if necessary) move garden perennials, since the high temperatures of summer associated with water stress have subsided. The cooler weather of September and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether you maintain a home garden, botanical garden, community garden, or any other garden, dividing perennials can be a great ...

Spring might seem like the obvious time to plant perennials—after all, it’s when we sow most annuals, from flowers to vegetables. Temperatures are warming, rain is plentiful, and the energy and ...

Fall is an ideal time for planting flowering perennials, and we could write a long list of reasons why you should think about adding some to your garden. First, perennials don’t have to be replaced ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Compared to canna lilies and tender salvias, false indigo (Baptisia spp.) is a relatively hardy plant, but it still grows better ...

Most plants fall into a category of "annual" or "perennial." But how do you know the difference, and which type of plant ...

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, ...

“Some of the days in November carry the whole memory of summer as a fire opal carries the color of moon rise.” – Gladys Taber. “The month of November makes me feel that life is passing more quickly.