Key Points Asters are popular late summer perennials, sometimes grown as container annuals for fall color.Deadheading asters regularly helps to prolong their bloom time and encourage bigger ...

Pruning is necessary for many perennials as they begin to fade, but these plants could be damaged by the process or even die ...

Well, if you want to conserve your plants’ health and energy for a fresh flush of growth next spring, it’s a good idea to ...

There’s something satisfying about the snap of a spent geranium or the snip of secateurs on a faded rose, followed by that warm glow as you step back to admire your freshly ‘tidied’ garden. But while ...

September is the perfect time to use mild weather to your advantage and get your favorite perennials in the ground. "The soil is still warm, nights are getting cooler, and roots get a head start ...

If you're looking to spruce up your container garden with some delightful fall blooms, there are plenty of striking flowers ...

If you're struggling to fill bare spots in your shady landscape, these beautiful annual flowers will provide color and ...

The leaves turning yellow, orange, brown and fruits like blackberries and apples are ripening earlier than usual which is showing signs of autumn coming sooner than expected. Here is how to get your ...

Give your perennials a head start before the first freeze. The vibrant purple blooms of coneflowers are a familiar sight in native gardens from mid-summer through early fall, and you can plant them in ...

Perennials are everyone’s favorite these days. Many fall and spring-blooming perennials do especially well when planted in September. While some perennials planted now won’t bloom right away, if ...