Fall is the best time to prepare your garden for winter, but avoiding common mistakes keeps your perennials healthy for spring. Don’t prune or divide too early—wait until plants are dormant or well ...

If you want your yard or garden to wake up in stunning color after a long winter, plant this undemanding perennial in October ...

Catmint is the ideal low-maintenance perennial for any garden setting. Available in heights ranging from 8 inches to 3 feet ...

If soil is dry and cracked, moisture-stressed trees, shrubs and perennial flowers are more likely to be injured during the ...

When to divide — In Minnesota, early to mid-fall (September through mid-October) is ideal. Aim to divide perennials four to six weeks before the ground freezes, giving roots time to settle in before ...

Speedwell plants have a low, spreading habit and relatively shallow fibrous root system. Plants benefit from dividing every ...

A: Yes! With the cooler weather and autumn rains, this time of year is ideal for installing new plants in the landscape.

Q: Is there a general rule about moving shrubs and perennials. Can some plants never be moved once they take root? Is there a time restraint for most plants? I know that some clumping plants do well ...

Covering plants with sheets is the most effective way to guard a garden from frost, but you can also try water jugs, fans, or cloches.

When most people think of container gardening, they think that seasonal pots of annuals are their only choice. While annuals do provide more options when it comes to providing color all summer long, ...