If you're willing to do a bit of planning ahead, planting this easy-to-maintain flower in November will provide plenty of ...

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), also called common yarrow, is a fast-growing perennial with tall stems, fern-like leaves, and small clusters of flowers. “This sun-loving perennial, available in a ...

It may feel counterproductive to make plans for planting things when other flora around you is shedding leaves, but November ...

These eye-catching, reliable plants keep on growing. Low-maintenance perennials will save you money and add beauty to your ...

All gardeners are busy gardeners, and finicky plants that need special attention and constant tending just aren't a good choice for our active lifestyles. The good news is: that you can plan your ...

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 ...

Fall’s the perfect time to plant perennials with spring bulbs, and it’s helpful to think of the upcoming spring season as five months long, because in the maritime Northwest we’ll start to see wisps ...

The season’s earliest-blooming perennial flowers kick into color this month. The main benefit of perennials is that they live for years. You don’t have to replant them every year as with petunias, ...

Dear Garden Coach: I have Mexican Hat, Ratibida columnifer, growing in my garden, and it needs to be cut back in late fall after blooming. Is this because they reseed themselves or because it will ...

Planting perennials in September may feel like you’re a step or two behind the growing season, but it’s actually one of the smartest moves you can make for a better garden next year. Cooler (but not ...