Fall gardening chores should not be overlooked. As your garden winds down, turn your attention to the perennials in your landscape. Perennial plants are those plants that last longer than two years.
Planting perennials in the fall is one of the best decisions you can make for your garden’s future. There's something magical about tucking new plants into the soil just as the growing season seems to ...
It may feel like spring is the go-to season for adding plants to your garden, but fall is actually prime time for planting, whether you're looking to fill in bare patches from spent summer blooms or ...
Whether you maintain a home garden, botanical garden, community garden, or any other garden, dividing perennials can be a great way to keep plants healthy and augment the size of your garden.
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 ...
Fall is a good time to dig, divide and (if necessary) move garden perennials, since the high temperatures of summer associated with water stress have subsided. The cooler weather of September and ...
To cut or not to cut? That is the perennial question—pardon the pun—when it comes to cutting back plants in fall. With perennials, there is no one perfect time to cut back plants as a group. Some ...
Although many areas need rain, this has been a tremendous fall for gardening. Extended weeks of frost-free weather have given us more time to enjoy the autumn beauty of our perennial gardens. The most ...
For a sustainable and eco-friendly garden, consider growing low-maintenance perennial vegetables.
“Some of the days in November carry the whole memory of summer as a fire opal carries the color of moon rise.” – Gladys Taber. “The month of November makes me feel that life is passing more quickly.
If a plant is sad, do you think other plants photo-sympathize with it? Trees, shrubs and other plants can easily become sad in the fall if their roots are struggling in dry soil. Ensuring that woody ...
Fall is made for dividing perennials, and this knowledge provides a key tool for gardeners to control growth, revive crowded beds and prepare for stronger returns in spring. When done with intention, ...