Phlox are easy-to-grow plants that come in a huge variety of colors to provide a bounty of fragrant flowers throughout the summer months. They require only a little annual maintenance to perform at ...

Every gardener knows that timing is everything, but when it comes to perennials, waiting to cut them back can feel ...

Bee balm (Monarda didyma) is a stunning perennial from the mint family that is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9. It is known for being a colorful plant pollinators love that you can also use in ...

Does anyone know where I can get a perennial fern? I’m asking for a frond. Gardening has a dialect all its own, far beyond terms like perennial and frond. For example, “cutting back” has nothing to do ...

Prune hostas just before a killing frost in your zone for best results. Fall pruning keeps beds tidy, deters pests, and directs energy to spring growth. If missed, let foliage die back naturally and ...

Cooperative Extension Warmer weather is encouraging shrubs and trees to bloom, though spring is weeks away. Spring will be here in no time. Flowers are starting to bloom, trees are budding and insects ...

Ornamental grasses can add interest to a dormant winter garden. Here's the best time to cut back ornamental grasses to help ...