While most perennials will adorn a garden for many years, planting some species in the fall will dramatically shorten their ...

Fall is an ideal time for planting flowering perennials, and we could write a long list of reasons why you should think about adding some to your garden. First, perennials don’t have to be replaced ...

You can technically plant perennials in fall right up until your area's first frost, but giving them at least 4 to 6 weeks beforehand helps roots settle and survive winter. Warmer ...

I am proud to say I worked for Howard Weaver. Well, not directly, as he never edited me, but he let these columns appear in the Anchorage Daily News and for that I will be ever grateful. I was a tiny, ...

The weather may be getting cooler, but that doesn't mean gardening season has to end—in fact, October is the perfect time to plant flowers in your yard. Certain varieties will thrive in cooler weather ...

It’s that almost-February time of year, when Kansas City gardeners begin plotting. Hmmmmm. What to plant? As of this week, they’re getting new advice from the federal government: A wider variety of ...

Snowdrops are a favorite winter flower, with blooms appearing in February and March and lasting for a few months. They're ...