Experts agree that fall is generally the best time to plant perennials. Growing zone and the type of perennial can influence whether spring or fall is best. However, not all perennials benefit from ...

Bee balm (Monarda didyma) is a stunning perennial from the mint family that is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9. It is known for being a colorful plant pollinators love that you can also use in ...

Most people start thinking about their summer garden in early spring; starting seeds, spreading mulch and trimming outdoors and stocking up on any essentials at your local garden center. But did you ...

Whether you're a beginning gardener or just want low-maintenance blooms, here are the easiest flowers to grow in your flower ...

“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.

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 ...

There are a lot of gardening opportunities in the autumn in our area. One of the easiest and most interesting is to plant wildflower seeds for spring blooms. Start by identifying a portion of your ...

A super long-blooming native Joe-Pye eupatorium, a new pink-bloomer that’s a hummingbird magnet, and four new perennial ...