Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

The fall garden brings a multitude of projects and tasks, some quite satisfying and others just things to get done. But one of those projects can make tremendous contributions to next year’s garden — ...

A wise gardener once said, “Beginners worry about making plants grow. Experienced gardeners know the real trick is keeping them under control.” While gardeners love to commiserate about how many ...

Perennials are best divided in the spring and fall when the weather is cooler. Spring-blooming perennials should be divided in the fall. Late-summer and fall-blooming perennials should be divided in ...

Do you know why the flower went to the dentist? It needed a root canal. Flowers don’t need dentists, of course, but humans do come in handy for other flower tasks. For example, most perennials thrive ...

Fall gardening chores should not be overlooked. As your garden winds down, turn your attention to the perennials in your landscape. Perennial plants are those plants that last longer than two years.

Spring is a good time for dividing mid-summer and fall-blooming perennials because they're still dormant or, at most, putting out small leaves, making it easier to make cuts. Besides, the new ...

Q: I have several perennials that look very healthy but have stopped flowering. Should I divide them? How can I do this without killing the plant? When an otherwise healthy-looking perennial plant ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Fall isn't just about raking leaves — it’s also the perfect time to give your perennials a little breathing room. Dividing perennials helps them stay healthy, bloom better and gives you ...