I may be summer-blooming perennials' number one fan. I love a plant that, when given the right type of care, fills my garden without having to be propagated, purchased, or planted every year. Oh, I'll ...

Perennial flowers may be expensive but are well worth the investment. Summer perennials come back year after year, and many are low-maintenance, easy-care plants. Moreover, the perennials you'll find ...

During the height of summer, plant growth is in full force. And while it's tempting to hold onto as many blooms as possible for as long as you can, it’s sometimes helpful to trim away sections of ...

Two people deadheading various flowers in a garden - Annie Otzen/Getty Images You've probably heard that you should think twice before pruning your garden in the summer heat. This is good advice, as ...

Tired of your garden looking dull halfway through the summer? Many gardeners struggle to keep their gardens vibrant as the season progresses. The solution lies in choosing the right plants.

Herbaceous perennials, plants that return year after year, but lack the woody stems of trees and shrubs, are some of my favorite ornamental plants in the summer garden. Unlike their early season ...

Summer is the height of the garden season, when most perennials put on their flower show. As a professional gardener, much of my planning and design work includes considering which perennial plants ...

Forget about garden envy. This summer, make your garden stand out with long-blooming perennials. Here are the ones that will bloom throughout summer. Tired of your garden looking dull halfway through ...

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 ...

What perennial flowers would you suggest to plant so I can have color all spring, summer and fall? Most perennial flowers have a bloom period of three to six weeks. By choosing three or more different ...

Fall is a great time to divide spring and summer blooming perennials. As long as you finish the task before freezing weather sets in, autumn is the best time to divide spring and summer bloomers ...

It’s time to ready the garden for fall. A checklist of things to do in August: Prepare the soil for fall vegetables by adding 2-4 inches of quality compost. Some can be sown or transplanted now, ...