For perennials that usually flower after May, like roses, the early spring pruning will absolutely benefit their bloom duration. Meanwhile, early-blooming perennials like lilacs and azaleas have ...

What a joy to see some perennial color in early spring. I have a few early blooming perennials that are lovely now while others are just beginning to break through the ground. I have several ...

We have certainly seen plenty of rain to start the month of March this year, but it’s also been quite mild. Average temperatures are over 6 degrees above normal with every day this month at least ...

Few perennial flowers can tolerate such extremes of heat and cold as our native blanket flowers which grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture Hardiness Zones 3 to 10. They not only survive but thrive, ...

DENVER — The time is now. If you plan to transplant or divide perennials, do it now. They'll settle in much better in cool weather. New perennials can also be planted, as long as you expose them ...

Herbaceous perennials, plants that return year after year, but lack the woody stems of trees and shrubs, are some of my favorite ornamental plants in the summer garden. Unlike their early season ...

Tired of your garden looking dull halfway through the summer? Many gardeners struggle to keep their gardens vibrant as the season progresses. The solution lies in choosing the right plants.

Why did the gardener bury a $100 bill beneath each new perennial? The tag said they needed rich soil. Dollar bills might add a little organic matter as they decompose, but it’s not necessary to bury ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You've got to admit, few things are as satisfying as seeing your favorite perennials burst into full bloom. But that garden transformation can ...