Fall perennials can be just as colorful and pretty as those in summer gardens—it just takes a little planning. Although these ...

When most of us think about adding flowers to the garden, our minds naturally go to spring — the peonies, the tulips, the magnolias, and such. Maybe if we’re feeling unusually connected to the wee ...

Ariocarpus are a cactus that I really like, and I think I have more of them than any other genus of cactus! They have been ...

Fall is finally on its way. Despite the general push to prepare for cold months ahead, some gardeners are plotting their next moves in the flower bed. Fruits and veggies may be packing it in for the ...

Pruning mums helps them grow fuller with longer-lasting blooms. Pinch tips at 4–6 inches tall, again at 12 inches tall, and stop about 100 days before bloom. Deadhead spent flowers once blooming ...

These autumn flowers will add late-season color to your yard or container garden, even while the weather cools. Photos by R A Kearton / GETTY IMAGES Though the summer is winding down, the fall season ...

Cool-season bedding plants are those that are planted from October to March. They like mild to cool temperatures and tolerate ...

Planting this perennial bulb in the spring will bring vibrant pink blooms to your garden that last until the fall before the ...

Spring-blooming shrubs sometimes send out sporadic flowers this time of year in response to up-and-down fall temperatures.

Not all plants will benefit from a back-to-school season trim. If you've been pruning these plants in fall, you could be chopping the base for future blooms.