Imagine stepping outside and seeing fresh blooms for months instead of just a few short weeks. A garden that keeps changing from early spring to late fall is possible with a bit of planning and the ...

Fall is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs and native plant seeds that benefit from cold stratification, like milkweed and bee balm. However, fall planting is not recommended for certain ...

What a disappointment it can be to purchase flowers in bloom at the garden center in summer, only to see their blooms fade in the heat soon after you've planted them. By contrast, what delayed ...

Plant perennials in fall so they can establish roots before spring blooms. Choose native varieties to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Creeping phlox, columbine, and bee balm love sun; ...

August may feel too hot for gardening, but it might be your last chance to add perennials to your flower garden for fall blooms. Gardeners with mild winters and dry growing conditions should consider ...

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 ...

In the fall, plants start to go dormant and focus on growing strong roots. “I think in the transition to native plants, there’s just such an excitement of all the life you’re bringing into your yard." ...

Dear Master Gardener: I just planted a Bloomerang lilac. Do I need to protect it over the winter since it is newly planted? Answer: Great choice! Bloomerang lilac has a lot of flower power and is a ...

Instead of leaving your garden barren in winter, choose from these winter flowers that thrive in cold temperatures, from winter jasmine to snowdrops.