Perennial flowers return every year to perk up a garden. Many common perennials prefer to be planted in August, when the potential for pests is lower and the weather is cooler, placing less stress on ...

The end of summer is drawing near, and you might well be thinking it’s too late to plant anything new outdoors. But that’s not the case - if you want to bring some colour to your garden that will see ...

August may feel too hot for gardening, but it might be your last chance to add perennials to your flower garden for fall blooms. Gardeners with mild winters and dry growing conditions should consider ...

August sees the peak of many perennials, with flowers starting to wilt and look a little tired as the month progresses. Spring and early summer usually sees the vast majority of blooms, and you might ...

Depending upon the type of gardening you enjoy, August can be a month with fewer garden tasks and activities. If you tend a large vegetable garden, you are still busy with harvesting, doing battle ...

Coral bells (Heuchera) are an excellent border plant and an old favorite of many gardeners. The plants are compact, bushy, ...

Dry shade plants are often difficult to find for gardens. Native ginger, bottlebrush buckeye, and Solomon's seal are three plants that tolerate dry shade. It's important to water plants thoroughly ...

Here's what to plant in July. From herbs, pumpkins, and other vegetables to fragrant flowers and shrubs, these plants thrive ...

Fall, particularly September, is an ideal time to plant perennials in Northern Colorado due to mild temperatures and warm soil. Garden centers often offer end-of-season deals on perennials in the fall ...

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 ...

While most winter and spring bloomers are planted in the fall, plenty of them can be sown in December. Find out which will ...