Perennials are the mainstay of the garden during the growing season. Many gardeners add annuals to flower beds and containers in summer, to have blooms happening continuously. But there are also ...

Perennials that thrive in the shade and bloom all summer long are the ultimate gifts from nature—they keep on giving month after month and year after year. Filling your garden with these varieties ...

I am a confessed blooming perennial junkie. These reliable plants return year after year, filling my garden with color with very little effort on my part. Sure, I'll go for some annuals for containers ...

The time to grab the pruning shears has come for many green-gardeners, as it's the season to snip spring-blooming shrubs, certain perennials and some herbs. Pruning is essential for plant maintenance ...

As warmer days take hold and gardens spring back to life, it's time to prepare your outdoor space for a vibrant, lasting summer. No matter if you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, creating ...

Now, don't get me wrong, I absolutely love growing mums in the garden. As a professional gardener, I usually plant mums for multiple clients every year, in containers or in garden beds. Chrysanthemums ...

Why did the gardener bury a $100 bill beneath each new perennial? The tag said they needed rich soil. Dollar bills might add a little organic matter as they decompose, but it’s not necessary to bury ...

The mornings are turning cooler, but the afternoons are still hot, which means late summer is upon us. Although the official last day of summer comes in late September, it’s not too late to see some ...

Some perennial flowers can take all the heat a central-Pennsylvania summer can dish out and grow on with no ill effects. Others, not so much. High heat has the ability to wilt leaves, shut down ...

As temperatures rise in early May, the cool-season bedding plants that have put on such a wonderful display over the last few months will begin to play out. But don’t despair. When cool-season bedding ...

My urban yard in Worcester is surrounded by a perimeter of maple and oak trees and they drop tons of leaves, so I utilize multiple forms of leaf management. In the early fall, I regularly mow the ...