Yet another perennial worth starting in January, sedums (or stonecrop, if you prefer) are succulent‑like plants with clusters ...

When the warm weather hits, most of us find ourselves spending a lot of time outdoors. With more time outside, we may want to make our surroundings as pretty as possible. Luckily, that's easy to do ...

Don't let January's cold and wet start put you off from gardening: the experts say now is the ideal time to plant perennials ...

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — Now that the leaves have fallen and the weather is crisp, cool and comfortable, it's a great time to do some outdoor gardening that will really make a difference come spring time.

After a long, cold winter, spring-blooming bulbs are a welcome sight in your garden. From daffodils to tulips and crocuses to snowdrops, spring bulbs add much-needed color to the landscape, just when ...

It's funny how, on the one hand, you can't wait for the spring to fox-trot in and relieve you from the wintry drab. But once it does, the relief is quickly overcome by a feeling of overwhelm. After ...

If you’re at a loss, you’re not alone. Many people aren’t aware of the definitions, let alone the differences, between annuals and perennials. In short, it all comes down to flowers that come back ...

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 ...

When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year (PPOY). Selected by members of the Perennial Plant Association, winners must be suited to a wide ...

Perennial Exchange, an organization dedicated to swapping perennial plants with other gardeners, hosts its spring event April 12 in Bloomfield. Gardening season in central Indiana is just getting ...

“My work schedule has been keeping me out of my perennial garden and now I will be on vacation until early April. Will I be too late to clean up the garden without damaging the perennials? Do you have ...