October is far past peak planting season for many flowers, but these perennials will thrive when planted once temperatures ...

For these perennials, fall division comes with substantial risks, including the inability to endure cold weather and fight ...

Pruning is necessary for many perennials as they begin to fade, but these plants could be damaged by the process or even die as a result of the cooler weather.

Question: My husband installed an arbor over the entrance to our patio from the side yard. It’s big and very sturdy. I’m considering planting a trumpet vine there because I love the hummingbirds, but ...

A: Yes! With the cooler weather and autumn rains, this time of year is ideal for installing new plants in the landscape.

Speedwell plants have a low, spreading habit and relatively shallow fibrous root system. Plants benefit from dividing every ...

Perennial plants return to our gardens each growing season, but after several years, they may outgrow their original space. Dividing perennials in the fall or early spring can help keep ...

Dig a hole about two to three times the size of your division. Place your transplant in the hole at the same depth it was ...

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 ...

Fall is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs and native plant seeds that benefit from cold stratification, like ...

There’s lots to do in the garden, but you can take one thing off your list. Although it won’t necessarily be neat and tidy, ...