Late winter isn't just for garden planning. Certain perennials benefit from early planting, setting the stage for stronger ...

Gardeners rave about this delightful ground cover, and it's no wonder. Catmint (Nepeta spp.) offers a long list of positive attributes that make it an attractive choice for your landscape. The genus ...

If you’ve been itching to get your hands in the garden, the good news is that May is the perfect time to get planting. Most USDA zones are safe from the threat of frost this month, meaning that many ...

Ready to get your garden growing this spring? You probably have a few plants, flowers, and vegetables in mind. Perhaps you’re considering perennials such as rosemary, ferns, or lavender. But is this ...

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 ...

In the fall, plants start to go dormant and focus on growing strong roots. “I think in the transition to native plants, there’s just such an excitement of all the life you’re bringing into your yard." ...

You need to have another perennial ready to grab that baton and start blooming as the prior one finishes. It doesn’t have to be contiguous. In fact, it’s cool if it isn’t. That lets interest in your ...

Fall, particularly September, is an ideal time to plant perennials in Northern Colorado due to mild temperatures and warm soil. Garden centers often offer end-of-season deals on perennials in the fall ...

Dry shade plants are often difficult to find for gardens. Native ginger, bottlebrush buckeye, and Solomon's seal are three plants that tolerate dry shade. It's important to water plants thoroughly ...

A super long-blooming native Joe-Pye eupatorium, a new pink-bloomer that’s a hummingbird magnet, and four new perennial ...

As long as the soil in your garden is still workable, October is a perfectly good time of year to plant perennials. It's actually preferable for many different species. Since perennials reliably grow ...