Yet another perennial worth starting in January, sedums (or stonecrop, if you prefer) are succulent‑like plants with clusters ...

Winter is often a restful time, but if you're eager to jumpstart your summer garden, consider this pollinator-friendly ...

Viola × wittrockiana, commonly referred to as pansies, are like cabbages and leafy greens in that they love a little bit of ...

A late fall freeze allowed Chrysanthemums and other fall blooming perennials to reach their full glory. Correct fall care of perennials and roses will send them into winter better prepared to survive.

Finish cutting back perennials and cleaning up garden debris this month. It is best to cut back perennials before they start growing to minimize damage to the new growth. Many perennials have started ...

Roses are irresistible. They are pretty, and they smell amazing. People often rush to buy rose plants, but too often they end up asking, "what makes roses such difficult plants to grow in the garden?" ...

Question: Do roses, strawberries and perennial flowers really need winter protection? Mine have always survived without doing anything special. Answer: Although all will usually survive without ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While it's a personal preference whether you grow one or the other in your garden, landscape designer Kat ...

Perennials with pests or diseases, or those you don't want to self-sow should be cut back in fall. Leaving perennials ...

The perennial rose, symbolic of romance and luxury, is beloved of Southern California gardening buffs who like a front yard stacked with rose bushes. But with the water shortage, should roses be ...

Roses are the jewels in any perennial garden. Although they can be a bit fussy in central Montana since our erratic weather patterns wreak havoc on weaker varieties, by choosing the right cultivar and ...