Wondering what perennials to plant in September? This is a great month to add color and texture to your garden and ensure it blooms well for the next few years. From the vibrant yellow flowers of ...

Always on the lookout for drought-resistant plants that thrive in shade, I feel as if I’ve hit the jackpot when I find such a plant that also is deer-resistant and tolerates poor soil. Then, suppose ...

I’m going out on a limb today by listing 10 of my favorite perennials for this region. All are cold-hardy, easy to grow, noninvasive, and add appealing colors or textures to the landscape. •Cushion ...

The end of September is not the time to start pruning back hydrangeas, roses, magnolias, and most other trees and shrubs. Pruning always stimulates growth, and now is when you want to encourage your ...

Browned leaves of coralbells being snipped off around the live growth at winter's end. A: Different perennials have different cut-back requirements. The majority of them have leaves and stems that die ...

Climate changes might be bringing on more severe weather events, but its subtleties bring interesting rewards to gardening. After refilling bird feeders and replenishing suet logs, the fair weather ...

The standards for unwavering greenery are often conifers or broadleaf bushes, but there are countless opportunities to get creative with other evergreen plants. Not only do they feature pretty foliage ...

Q: I got a white-blooming euphorbia in 2008 that was sold as an annual flower. Each fall, I've dug it up and kept it in my bathroom over winter, and it's been getting bigger and bigger every year.