Among native perennials, candidates include turtleheads, wingstem, obedient plant, downy lobelia, blue mistflower and lady’s ...

When the warm days of spring arrive, garden centers are packed full of plants just ready to go in the ground, but is this the ...

Fall is the best time to divide perennial plants that flower in the spring or summer months. Discover the benefits of plant division and which plants respond well to regular division.

There’s lots to do in the garden, but you can take one thing off your list. Although it won’t necessarily be neat and tidy, ...

Fall is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs and native plant seeds that benefit from cold stratification, like ...

Ekholm suggests not cutting back cardinal flowers. “Lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower) is also an excellent choice to leave ...

For these perennials, fall division comes with substantial risks, including the inability to endure cold weather and fight ...

Coreopsis is an easygoing perennial that blooms from summer through fall. These tough plants can handle heat, humidity, and ...

Discover the best perennials and shrubs to plant in fall for a beautiful and thriving garden. Learn about top plant choices and planting tips to ensure your garden flourishes.

Cutting back perennials in the fall is often necessary to keep the plant healthy. These 33 perennial plants are best cut back ...

Peonies can be prone to diseases—so a fall prune can help keep those at bay for the following year. The plants will also decay after a frost, so you'll end up with an unattractive and ...

Here’s what to cut back this autumn for a head start in spring. Wait for the first few frosts, then trim these plants so that several inches of the stem remain.