While a fall application of mulch can be beneficial to plants, we have seen a growing trend of piling mulch much deeper than ...

November garden care may involve pruning of perennial plants and shrubs. Our experts share advice on which plants are okay to ...

Fall pruning isn't for every shrub, but it's the key to lush blooms and healthy shaping for some. If you have these shrubs ...

Almost any plant can survive through winter if given proper shelter. If you lack indoor space, moving potted plants to this ...

Worried about your gorgeous garden plants getting nibbled and chewed by four-legged feeders? Try these deer-resistant ...

Karl Foerster feather reed grass, one of the most popular ornamental grasses, is a familiar sight here in the Midwest. It's used extensively, both in home gardens and in commercial landscapes. No ...

Do you know why perennials are so poor at math? In order to multiply, they divide. If you weren’t under the right rain cloud from midsummer on, your perennials, trees and shrubs are probably very dry.

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If ...

Most of my favorite plants are herbaceous perennials. I love trees and shrubs, and could not live without my short-lived annual flowers. But the variety of plants that excite and dazzle me for nearly ...

Q: Is there a general rule about moving shrubs and perennials. Can some plants never be moved once they take root? Is there a time restraint for most plants? I know that some clumping plants do well ...

November is usually a time for cleaning out the garden, but it's also the ideal month to introduce this new perennial for ...