Have you heard the idea that ants are required to help tight, peony buds open and bloom? Read on to find out why gardeners ...

With some simple peony care in spring, you can give plants a head start on the growing season. Here's what you need to do to ...

Where to Plant: Full sun and well-drained soil. Plant this large perennial near the back of a border where it serves as a ...

The Native Plant Society describes the butterfly milkweed — known scientifically as Asclepias tuberosa — as native to several counties across Indiana, blooming in the summer and easy to grow from seed ...

Trained horticulturist and master gardener Teo Spengler relies on these spring garden stalwarts to shine in beds, borders, ...

Gardens can create surprises! A recent surprise in my garden was the first appearance of a striking blossom that I had not ...

If you are wondering what to plant in September, follow our gardening guide to flowers and vegetables that are suitable to ...

Most people think of pruning as a late winter or early spring chore, but cutting back some of your perennials in fall can ...

In spring, gardeners act like kids in a candy store, greedily stuffing everything we can get our hands on into the ground.

Discover 9 beautiful perennials to plant in September for a strong start and a garden full of vibrant colour and blooms in ...

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 ...

If it is still green and growing strong, wait another week or two. Then, cut back any remaining foliage close to the ground. Carefully dig the roots; they are somewhat brittle. When replanting, look ...