Perennials are the backbone of any garden or landscape, so it's essential to know how to care for them properly. This includes when they should be planted and, more importantly, when they should not ...

If you want to expand the collection of your best-performing perennials, fall is a great time to do it. Dividing perennials is a quick and easy way to get multiple new plants from one clump, and for ...

I am a huge fan of perennials. Perhaps it is my thrifty nature that hates to get rid of a plant after only one season. Sure, I'll start some annuals like marigolds or zinnias from seed to add a quick ...

Q : My late husband loved the tiger lilies and several years ago planted some among the shrubbery along the front of our house. They bloom every year but really don't do well in spreading like he ...

Late winter isn't just for garden planning. Certain perennials benefit from early planting, setting the stage for stronger ...

Hosta leaves emerging in spring. Missouri Botanical Garden Q: I’m having utility work done in my yard, and I want to save the perennials that are growing in the vicinity. When is the best time to ...

From the reliable blooms of catmint to the midsummer glory of daylilies to the late season color of Japanese anemones, perennials return for many years, add beauty to our gardens, and attract ...

November is a wonderful time to transplant many perennials, especially summer and fall bloomers. Cooler air and still-warm soil encourage root growth. There are several reasons for November being the ...

I may be summer-blooming perennials' number one fan. I love a plant that, when given the right type of care, fills my garden without having to be propagated, purchased, or planted every year. Oh, I'll ...