As a general rule, shrubs (and perennials) that bloom in late summer and fall should be transplanted in spring, just after ...

The month of August is the start of dormancy for some plants as hot dry weather stops their growth. This is not a good month to move or transplant perennials, trees or shrubs, but with enough care – ...

Prepare seeds and transplants a few weeks before you plan on putting them in the ground. There are plenty of perennials to pick from, so always start looking at local wildflowers first. If you want ...

Removing every dormant perennial plant stem and seed head strips the garden of its structure and beauty. They also gather ...

Fall is a good time to dig, divide and (if necessary) move garden perennials, since the high temperatures of summer associated with water stress have subsided. The cooler weather of September and ...

Q : My late husband loved the tiger lilies and several years ago planted some among the shrubbery along the front of our house. They bloom every year but really don't do well in spreading like he ...

Fall is prime time to plant perennials, but the calendar isn’t always clear about when to stop: Too early, and you miss out on extending your garden; too late, and your plants might not establish ...

From the reliable blooms of catmint to the midsummer glory of daylilies to the late season color of Japanese anemones, perennials return for many years, add beauty to our gardens, and attract ...