Autumn is the perfect time to plant young fruit trees. Fruit trees reach a state of dormancy at the end of the growing season ...

colorful blooms that light up the late spring garden. Peonies need cold winter temperatures to benefit their growth cycle, so growing peonies in warmer growing zones can be very tricky. But there is a ...

Tuberous clumps with only one or two eyes may still grow, but they will take longer to become established blooming plants. Bloom time for peonies varies from late spring to late summer ...

Tulips reach their largest size when planted in full sun, but they also grow well in partial sun. In many areas, they are ...

When planting new herbaceous peonies, look for the eyes ... especially if they're being planted in spring or summer. After the first year, established plants shouldn't need routine watering.

Longer term, If you have plants, vulnerable trees or gorgeous blooms that you want to last through the winter, here are some ...

“Viracocha” Daylillies in bloom. The easiest way to divide a perennial like day lily with entangled roots is to dig and lift the entire clump from the soil. Next use a small saw -- like the ...

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

With about 300 different species, the iris is one of the most visually striking plants in the garden. Whether grown in ...

WITHOUT QUESTION, I believe that fall foliage color is the most underutilized (although stunningly brilliant) and unplanned ...

Tucked on the rugged shore of the vast Pacific Ocean, the Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge is easily one of Oregon's most ...