If you want autumn flowers, Crocus sativus needs planting in August to early September, then blooms in September to October.

October is perfect for layered bulb pots that flower for months. Use a frost-proof container with drainage and peat-free ...

Not every perennial is worth saving, but unusual or expensive varieties usually are. Pelargonium cultivars, half-hardy salvias, argyranthemums, and tender daisies are strong candidates. Check each ...

While flowers often steal the show in garden design, foliage quietly builds the backbone of year-round structure and presence. Leaves add texture, contrast, and drama to planting schemes, and in many ...

Few plants bring as much late-season vibrancy as the statuesque New England asters. And ‘Violetta’ is among the finest. Its rich purple flowers provide vital nectar for bees and butterflies when other ...