Let’s start with an edible perennial vine! A grapevine is a great choice to grow at home. Enjoy grape jam, wine or snacks—the edible leaves can even be stuffed with meats and other fillings. Different ...

When to divide — In Minnesota, early to mid-fall (September through mid-October) is ideal. Aim to divide perennials four to six weeks before the ground freezes, giving roots time to settle in before ...

Question: My husband installed an arbor over the entrance to our patio from the side yard. It’s big and very sturdy. I’m considering planting a trumpet vine there because I love the hummingbirds, but ...

Speedwell plants have a low, spreading habit and relatively shallow fibrous root system. Plants benefit from dividing every ...

Nothing takes an unsightly fence or bare shed wall and makes it look better than a wild, lush expanse of garden plants covering it over – bonus if the plants are in flower, and pollinators are buzzing ...

For these perennials, fall division comes with substantial risks, including the inability to endure cold weather and fight off disease right after division.

Do you have suggestions for a perennial vine that would climb and cover the front of a silo? — Rose, Burlington. There are several perennial vines that will aggressively climb a silo or any other ...

October is an ideal month for planting perennials and now is the perfect time to get your plants in the ground before the ...

Want to add some permanent color to your veggie patch? The flowers bring in pollinators. Just make sure you avoid this ...

If soil is dry and cracked, moisture-stressed trees, shrubs and perennial flowers are more likely to be injured during the ...