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Apples, for example, can give a bumper crop one year and almost nothing the next. In the case of perennials, a lack of bloom ...

Dividing perennials helps distribute plants across ... fall's the best time to divide perennial plants that bloom in spring and summer. (Conversely, spring's the best time to divide fall-blooming ...

Combining perennials that bloom during each season ensures your garden or landscaping will be constantly flowering ...

If you want sweet peas next spring, they should be planted in September-October. The same is true of spring blooming bulbs.

Native asters are beautiful and help support local wildlife. Plus, here's everything you need to know about New England aster ...

Beautiful spring tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and crocus require planning ahead and planting bulbs in the fall to early winter.

Most perennials bloom profusely during a specific season, such as spring, mid-summer or fall. Peonies bloom in late May through early June, tall iris flower in mid-June, and garden phlox blossom ...

In October, walls of verdant green leaves transform into shades of yellow, red and orange, meaning it's time to prepare for ...

Fall gardening chores should not be overlooked. As your garden winds down, turn your attention to the perennials in your ...

Such watering can mean the difference between healthy vigorous growth next spring, versus stressed, struggling plants. Trees, shrubs and perennials planted within the past several growing seasons ...