Spring isn’t the only time of year to get gardening. Late summer and fall are also good times to do some work on your yard and garden. Some popular plants are best placed in the ground during this ...

Fall is made for dividing perennials, and this knowledge provides a key tool for gardeners to control growth, revive crowded beds and prepare for stronger returns in spring. When done with intention, ...

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 ...

A Kansas State University horticulture expert says that while fall is a great time to plant perennials, selecting the right plants for the Kansas landscape is important. Cynthia Domenghini says that ...

A shade garden is a green and contemplative refuge. It can also be a botanical calendar, with flowers signaling the change of seasons. Well-chosen perennials for shade provide texture and pattern, ...

His top picks include a diverse range of trees, shrubs, perennials and grasses. Each have been selected for their brilliant fall display and environmental value. Trees and shrubs Black gum (Nyssa ...

If a plant is sad, do you think other plants photo-sympathize with it? Trees, shrubs and other plants can easily become sad in the fall if their roots are struggling in dry soil. Ensuring that woody ...

Whether you maintain a home garden, botanical garden, community garden, or any other garden, dividing perennials can be a great way to keep plants healthy and augment the size of your garden.

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 ...