True bulbs have layered bulb scales, a basal plate and a protective tunic,” writes columnist Tom Karwin. “Most are planted in ...

The showy blooms of irises are iconic. Though there are many varieties, this early-blooming iris can actually be grown in ...

Many of the perennial plants in our landscapes are slowing down at this time of year. With fall and winter drawing near, a ...

From zinnia to waxflower, find out which flower has won the popularity contest in each state, as well as their care tips so ...

Mums are often used as autumn annuals, but these easy-care plants are actually perennial, and can come back to bloom year ...

Fall is the best time to divide perennials. Revive crowded beds, boost blooms and set your garden up for a stronger spring ...

When planting spring bulbs this fall, remember your companion plants! They can add contrast, serve as a backdrop, and hide ...

Planting a crocus lawn is a delightful way to bring early bursts of color and charm to your garden with minimal effort.

Plant them right. Dig a shallow trench. Place the rhizome in the trench, making sure the top of it is just visible above the ...

Dividing herbaceous perennials in the fall is an easy way to create new plants for your garden. A herbaceous perennial overwinters as a fleshy underground mass that can be cut into smaller pieces to ...

Start (or continue) to clean up dead or diseased plants and remove yellowed leaves. Most spring annuals will be over by now; ...

"Recently, taxonomists determined that Manfredas are really Agaves and renamed all Manfreda plants as Agave species," writes ...