Perennials are like the reliable old friends of the garden—once they’re settled in, they keep coming back year after ...

Gardening can feel like a delicate dance of watering, weeding, fertilizing, and praying for the sun to shine just right. But ...

When I first started gardening more than 40 years ago, it made no sense to me why anyone would plant a flower that lived for just one summer when there were so-called “perennials” that came back year ...

As you transition your gardens from fall to winter, you may be contemplating a bit of garden clean up. Before reaching for the pruners and rakes, consider all the benefits and beauty of leaving ...

Keep your perennial gardens looking their best throughout the hot summer months with a bit of midsummer grooming and care. Investing time midseason means you'll be enjoying beautiful gardens now ...

URBANA — Pruning perennial flowers takes a garden from looking fair to well-kept. Deadheading, cutting back and pinching are all pruning techniques that can keep perennial plants looking well cared ...

Q: Recently, you suggested transplanting a volunteer tree. I was at one of our local nurseries and noticed several perennial plants that I think will do great in my landscaping. Do you think I’d be ...

Q: My bushes are diseased! The leaves have tiny orange “spots” and are turning brown/dry. I’ve had them for 10 years or more and they gave lovely flowers 2, 3 times a season. There are some buds but ...

Bare-root perennials may not look so exciting when they first arrive, but with some careful planting and care, they can ...

Pests don’t always disappear in winter. Mice, spiders, and other critters look for warm places to hide, including your garden ...