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

Fall is the best time to divide perennial plants that flower in the spring or summer months. Discover the benefits of plant division and which plants respond well to regular division.

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

Planning a low-maintenance, long-lasting garden? These 8 perennial picks will return and bloom each year, bringing beauty and ...

Perennial plants return to our gardens each growing season, but after several years, they may outgrow their original space.

Ekholm suggests not cutting back cardinal flowers. “Lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower) is also an excellent choice to leave ...

Coreopsis is an easygoing perennial that blooms from summer through fall. These tough plants can handle heat, humidity, and ...

Take the opportunity in the fall to enjoy the cooler temperatures and expand your garden by planting and dividing your ...

If you’re at a loss, you’re not alone. Many people aren’t aware of the definitions, let alone the differences, between annuals and perennials. In short, it all comes down to flowers that come back ...

Growing edible perennials along with annuals in your garden adds diversity and beauty. Combine permaculture gardening techniques and edible landscaping ingenuity in your garden by growing perennial ...

Yew hedges or topiary can stay neat with just one trim per year, and October represents the end of the window to do this.

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...