My gardening friend told me I should divide some of my perennials, and I have time now that I am quarantined at home. I have not done this work before and would like some advice on how to be ...

I have two huge whirling butterfly plants and two lavender plants I need to either move or divide before next year. How and when should this be done? ­— Carolyn The best time of the year to divide ...

Fall is a good time to dig, divide and (if necessary) move garden perennials, since the high temperatures of summer associated with water stress have subsided. The cooler weather of September and ...

Do you know why the flower went to the dentist? It needed a root canal. Flowers don’t need dentists, of course, but humans do come in handy for other flower tasks. For example, most perennials thrive ...

A wise gardener once said, “Beginners worry about making plants grow. Experienced gardeners know the real trick is keeping them under control.” While gardeners love to commiserate about how many ...

Perennial grasses make excellent additions to any landscape, whether you’re looking to enhance your lawn, add texture to your gardens, or create a living privacy screen. However, not all perennial ...

Did you know Benjamin Franklin enjoyed gardening? One of his most famous quotes was “A peony saved is a peony earned.” Speaking of peonies, September is the time to dig, divide and relocate these long ...

If your garden feels a little crowded or some plants are looking tired, fall is the perfect time to give your perennials a fresh start. Dividing and replanting them can open up space, revive your ...

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 ...