Add mulch: Fall-planted perennials are susceptible to heaving out of the soil in the freeze-and-thaw cycles during their ...

Where to Plant: Full sun and well-drained soil. Plant this large perennial near the back of a border where it serves as a ...

Some of these companion plants for daylilies will attract pollinators and birds, while others provide complementary colorful ...

As spring awakens and the days begin to stretch, gardeners eagerly anticipate the first blooms of the season. However, for those with shady gardens, it can sometimes feel like the options are limited.

September has arrived in all of its autumnal-toned glory, but gardeners are well-known for their forward planning with many already plotting spring flowers – especially perennials. Mike Carthew, of ...

Do perennial flowers reduce a gardener’s work? Perennials do eliminate the need to replant every year, but they’re not work-free, and that’s good. Gardening isn’t just about the end results, it’s also ...

Before stowing your gardening gloves, discover how mulching in fall can benefit the soil and help plants better handle winter ...

“My work schedule has been keeping me out of my perennial garden and now I will be on vacation until early April. Will I be too late to clean up the garden without damaging the perennials? Do you have ...

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

When dividing perennials, keep in mind that you should only be dividing perennials that bloom during spring and summer, not ...