For more than 1,000 years, the dried root of the white peony has been used in ancient Chinese medicine. It’s traditionally used to treat various ailments, including mental health disorders ...

October is a great month for transplanting certain trees, shrubs and perennials and also for planting bulbs such as tulips, ...

The cooler weather of September and October causes renewed root growth and, in some cases, top growth. Both better enable perennials to survive the ensuing winter. Don't wait too long, however, since ...

One key to success is knowing when to cut back peonies and how to properly make your cuts. These perennials produce new growth from the plant's crown in spring, which dies back to the ground after a ...

Plants that burst into bloom in fall should be a gardener’s reward for putting up with all the summer season throws at us.

Wild cucumber vine: This native but weedy plant always attracts attention when it begins blooming along the roadsides. Since ...

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With bright, fluffy blooms, the peony (Paeonia spp.) is a stunning flower you can plant now and enjoy for decades. While they're generally considered easy to grow, one of the most common issues ...

Some perennials should be pruned in fall, while others benefit from waiting until spring. This guide provides insight into ...

1. Rake up and discard or burn all debris beneath infected plants each fall, including leaves and fruit. This includes ...

Many gardeners are starting their fall garden and landscape clean-up. It's important to strike the right balance between ...

Take leaf removal. Raking (and more recently, blowing) long has been a harbinger of fall. However, bagging and trashing those ...