November is a great time to finish up your pruning of a variety of perennial shrubs to ensure that your plants come back with ...

In gardening, you've probably heard plants described as annuals and perennials a lot. That's because knowing the difference between annual and perennial plants will help you understand how each type ...

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

These perennials, trees, and shrubs provide vital food and shelter for backyard birds through the winter months.

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

Dividing perennial plants helps you fill out your yard and keeps the plants healthy. Some root systems are tough to split, so ...

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Most of my favorite plants are herbaceous perennials. I love trees and shrubs, and could not live without my short-lived annual flowers. But the variety of plants that excite and dazzle me for nearly ...

Q: Is there a general rule about moving shrubs and perennials. Can some plants never be moved once they take root? Is there a time restraint for most plants? I know that some clumping plants do well ...

Do you know why perennials are so poor at math? In order to multiply, they divide. If you weren’t under the right rain cloud from midsummer on, your perennials, trees and shrubs are probably very dry.

If you’re at a loss, you’re not alone. Many people aren’t aware of the definitions, let alone the differences, between annuals and perennials. In short, it all comes down to flowers that come back ...

It was so hot this summer I saw a robin pull a worm out of the ground using an oven mitt. The past three summers have indeed been hot, and many plants didn’t care for it. In the Upper Midwest, heat ...