Question: We’re putting in a new perennial bed planting in our front yard this spring. When we plant it, should we put fertilizer into each one of the planting holes, or is it better to spread it over ...

Have you ever struggled with a some-assembly-required item, and hours later concluded that whoever wrote the instructions obviously never actually put one together? That's the way I felt the other day ...

When high summer heat combines with lack of rain, plant growth can slow from its peak levels in spring and early summer. If/when that happens, remember that nutrition needs go down accordingly. Be ...

FARGO — What did the young plant say to the old plant during a disagreement? OK, bloomer. In the world of plants, perennial flowers are enjoying the same upswing in popularity as houseplants and ...

Remove faded flowers and developing seed pods from spring-flowering bulbs that are to be kept for bloom next year. Do not remove any of the green foliage. Wait until the foliage turns mostly yellow ...

Question: Is it good to mulch your perennial flower beds for the winter? I’ve heard varying opinions about it. Some say it just attracts slugs, disease and pests, and others say it is a good thing.

August may feel too hot for gardening, but it might be your last chance to add perennials to your flower garden for fall blooms. Gardeners with mild winters and dry growing conditions should consider ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While it's a personal preference whether you grow one or the other in your garden, landscape designer Kat ...

My perennial flowers are getting crowded. Is this a good time to divide them? Now is a good time to divide and move most perennial flowers. However you might want to wait for some of the late bloomers ...