What a joy to see some perennial color in early spring. I have a few early blooming perennials that are lovely now while others are just beginning to break through the ground. I have several ...

Just when your summer flowers are beginning to fade, the lovely, elegant Japanese anemone bursts into bloom in your autumn garden. This delightful perennial, also known as windflower because of the ...

Winter pansies, also known as ice pansies, are a favorite in the Southern garden for a reason: They can stand downright ...

As spring awakens and the days begin to stretch, gardeners eagerly anticipate the first blooms of the season. However, for those with shady gardens, it can sometimes feel like the options are limited.

DENVER — The time is now. If you plan to transplant or divide perennials, do it now. They'll settle in much better in cool weather. New perennials can also be planted, as long as you expose them ...

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 ...

From frothy seedheads to swaying stems to spikey clumps of foliage, ornamental grasses offer loads of winter interest. Call ...

Q. My tulips are up and beginning to grow along with a few perennials poking themselves above the soil. Should I be concerned about potential frosts and freezes? A. The most damaging cold weather ...

Years ago, there was a television commercial that ended with the statement, “You can’t fool Mother Nature.” (I forget just what the commercial was for!) That is true. But Mother Nature can sure fool ...