As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and ...

Peonies should be planted in the fall because they need a chilling period to produce blooms. Learn when and how to plant ...

It may be October, but it's not too late to prune this popular flower for best growth in the spring. Just wait until after ...

Dividing perennials helps rejuvenate plants, ease overcrowding, and expand your garden. While it's not for every plant, it's ...

For many gardeners, October can be a busy month. It's the perfect time to prune flowering perennials so that they can come ...

LET’S REVIEW A perfect and a little-known method which is totally appropriate now in the month of October. I have numerous times explained, and rightly so, how pruning at the wrong time of year can ...

Dividing isn't just a spring gardening task—certain perennials benefit from being divided before the frost hits. Here are ...

She and Jentz agree that iris plants need to be divided every three to five years. "The best time is during the late summer ...

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 ...

As we have progressed through nearly half of this month, the days continue to shorten at a greater rate and we find ourselves ...

October gardening tips for outdoor flowering plants, ornamentals and vegetable gardening are provided in this week's column.

For healthy garden plants, you'll want to perform tasks at specific times of day. For instance, watering is ideal in the ...