A gardening expert explains the top mistakes to avoid to ensure your perennials receive the care they need to survive winter ...
Growing a few of the rare plants that flower in winter can really brighten a cold-season garden. Try these hardy tubers for a ...
If you're already dreaming about a garden filled with flowers after winter is over, there's one striking plant you'll want to ...
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 ...
Q: I’d like to expand my palette of fall-blooming perennials. I have the classics – mums, goldenrods, and asters – but would like more diversity. Species choice will partly depend on site conditions ...
As the leaves change and temperatures drop, your yard needs a bit of attention to prepare for the colder months.
MINNEAPOLIS — Fall isn't just about raking leaves — it’s also the perfect time to give your perennials a little breathing room. Dividing perennials helps them stay healthy, bloom better and gives you ...
The flowers are fading, leaves are falling, and the lawn has lost its summer beauty as we inch into autumn. Drought and intense heat have left many plants struggling, and what was once a beautiful ...
Perennial flowers may be expensive but are well worth the investment. Summer perennials come back year after year, and many are low-maintenance, easy-care plants. Moreover, the perennials you'll find ...
A garden flourishes when it has both annual flowers and perennial flowers. Annuals give you a chance to grow plants outside your hardiness zone, to experiment with different plants, and to put in some ...
You know how fall – even winter – can be in Colorado: 70s and sunny, then temperatures plummet. Swings that can drive gardeners nuts. Colorado Matters visited Phelan Gardens in Colorado Springs, where ...