Fall perennials can be just as colorful and pretty as those in summer gardens—it just takes a little planning. Although these flowers catch your eye in autumn, the time to plant them is earlier in the ...

A garden flourishes when it has both annual flowers and perennial flowers. Annuals give you a chance to grow plants outside your hardiness zone, to experiment with different plants, and to put in some ...

When I was walking at the pool last week, I got a question from a pastor’s wife who asked what kind of hints I might be able to give her about caring for her calla lilies. I have had several friends ...

Q: I've heard that you can save a potted Easter lily and plant it outside in a flowerbed. Do you know if this works? - A. Nelson, Alexandria, Minn. A: Yes, it does work if a few rules are followed, ...

Ready to get your garden growing this spring? You probably have a few plants, flowers, and vegetables in mind. Perhaps you’re considering perennials such as rosemary, ferns, or lavender. But is this ...

Black bears sometimes wander into yards, even when your garbage is out of reach. But if they keep coming back, there's a ...

Don’t fret if you’re without a yard to grow the flowers or fruit trees of your dreams. A wide variety of plants can thrive in containers that can perk up the appearance of your front porch, deck or ...

Perennial plants promise to return every year yet they take their time to settle in. The first year, they sleep. The next year, they creep. And then they leap. It’s leap year for the perennial garden ...

Unlike those planted in the ground, potted perennials are more susceptible to harsh winter conditions because they have less growing media, which exposes their roots to cold temperatures. In the ...