Fall perennials can be just as colorful and pretty as those in summer gardens—it just takes a little planning. Although these ...

Perennial flowers may be expensive but are well worth the investment. Summer perennials come back year after year, and many are low-maintenance, easy-care plants. Moreover, the perennials you'll find ...

Next, deadhead spent flowers, cutting close to the main stem. "Ideally, you should leave 2 to 3 inches of the stem; however, ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

November in the South is marked by mild days and cool nights—perfect weather for plants to set down roots. Discover which ...

Q: I'm trying to get a perennial garden back under control, but I'm not sure about cutting back things at this point in the season. Is it better to just wait till fall and cut back and divide things ...

Cutting and arranging flowers is a fun way to exercise your creativity and bring the beauty of your garden indoors. The more you do it, the easier it gets, and you'll soon be sharing your flowers with ...

Now would be a good time to finish any tree, shrub and especially evergreen pruning that needs to be done. As we head into late summer, woody plants start their gradual slide into preparing for colder ...

Although roses remain favorites for suffusing your summer garden with intoxicating fragrance, there's only so much of their sassiness a gardener can tolerate. Luckily, there are a myriad of ...

Nothing brightens a room like a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Many gardeners incorporate flowers into their landscapes to bring color to their outdoor areas, but have you ever considered dedicating a ...

If you decide to plant a garden that will produce flowers perfect for cutting all summer, local Slow Flowers proponents have some useful advice. Most cut-flower plants require full sun, which is six ...