Prune these beloved summer perennials to encourage future growth. During the height of summer, plant growth is in full force. And while it's tempting to hold onto as many blooms as possible for as ...

It can be disheartening when, after an explosive bout of gorgeous blooms throughout spring, your garden display just fizzles out. While it's easy to rationalize that not all plants can weather the ...

Two people deadheading various flowers in a garden - Annie Otzen/Getty Images You've probably heard that you should think twice before pruning your garden in the summer heat. This is good advice, as ...

I may be summer-blooming perennials' number one fan. I love a plant that, when given the right type of care, fills my garden without having to be propagated, purchased, or planted every year. Oh, I'll ...

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 ...

When August melts into September, nights are suddenly noticeably longer, while flowering perennials seem to grow wilder, to compensate. One of the greatest gardening pleasures of this cusp-season is ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Perennials are the foundations of the garden because of their long flowering season, and the fact that they come back to the garden year after year. They are staples in cutting and cottage gardens.

Creating a bold summer garden is no different from designing any garden. You start with a solid structure of shrubs and trees that define the shape and style of the garden. Then you enhance the space ...