What a joy to see some perennial color in early spring. I have a few early blooming perennials that are lovely now while others are just beginning to break through the ground. I have several ...

I plan to plant more perennial flowers this spring so I don’t have to replant every year. Could you share with us some of your favorite perennial flowers? How do they bloom in comparison to annuals?

Why did the gardener bury a $100 bill beneath each new perennial? The tag said they needed rich soil. Dollar bills might add a little organic matter as they decompose, but it’s not necessary to bury ...

November in the South is marked by mild days and cool nights—perfect weather for plants to set down roots. Discover which ...

DENVER — The time is now. If you plan to transplant or divide perennials, do it now. They'll settle in much better in cool weather. New perennials can also be planted, as long as you expose them ...

Discover a selection of flowers to sow in December that will give you earlier blooms next year, along with expert sowing tips ...

Just when your summer flowers are beginning to fade, the lovely, elegant Japanese anemone bursts into bloom in your autumn garden. This delightful perennial, also known as windflower because of the ...

Q: I want to share what I found yesterday with our perennial sedum. I don't know what might happen, but I'm guessing we will get too cold again for the little shoots that are starting to grow.-Dick ...

Is it too early to start planting trees and shrubs? I would like to get an early start on garden improvements this year. — Monica Jackson, Grayslake It is OK to start planting trees, shrubs, ...