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Keep Planting Perennials in Fall

Learn the gardening basics of planting perennials in fall and find out why this is a prime season for gardening.
As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and ...
Gravel gardens are low-maintenance and water-wise, making them a popular choice. But it's important to plant perennials that ...
Mums put on a gorgeous display of orange, red, and pink blooms during the cool fall months. Perennial varieties will come ...
A butterfly garden is truly a special, magical space, and it's not difficult to grow one in your own yard. You just need the right collection of plants.
You spend all summer tending to your garden so that it thrives. Then the cold season hits, and it feels as though all your hard work has withered away with the fallen leaves. But there are some simple ...
We've rounded up the top five deadliest plants that could be growing in your yard, how to identify them, why they are ...
Tree pits — those tiny patches of land beloved by dogs — have become unexpected canvases for some of the city’s most creative ...
It’s a myth that red is the only color that truly captures a hummingbird’s attention. While they are certainly drawn to fiery ...
A seasoned garden writer shares which plants she overwinters indoors, or in a garage or basement—and which plants she ...
Wondering if it's too late to plant this fall? Gardening experts share how to tell based on your soil, weather, and other ...
Don’t forget to dream a little. Fall is the perfect time to start planning next year’s garden. Flip through seed catalogs, ...