Experts agree that fall is generally the best time to plant perennials. Growing zone and the type of perennial can influence whether spring or fall is best. However, not all perennials benefit from ...

You can technically plant perennials in fall right up until your area's first frost, but giving them at least 4 to 6 weeks beforehand helps roots settle and survive winter. Warmer USDA zones have more ...

Fall is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs and native plant seeds that benefit from cold stratification, like milkweed and bee balm. However, fall planting is not recommended for certain ...

Although thinking about next year's flowers can seem a little daunting in the fall, planting bulbs, seeds, and new plants during the later months of the year can actually help them settle in (and you ...

As summer winds down, you'll have noticed an uptick in the availability of pumpkins, gourds, and chrysanthemums (or mums) in garden centers, nurseries, or the box retailers you purchase from. And ...

When it comes to gardening, knowing the best month to plant perennials can be difficult. You might assume that spring is the best time, since it coincides with warmer weather and longer days, but ...

There are so many perennial plants that will bring timeless beauty to the garden for years, from gorgeous, heavily scented hyacinth to lush and colorful roses. Filling your yard with perennials, ...

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, ...

They say you never forget your first love. For me, it was perennials. After a childhood of sullen rockeries, squat conifers and dreary heather beds, an herbaceous border in full bloom seemed as ...