Prepare seeds and transplants a few weeks before you plan on putting them in the ground. There are plenty of perennials to pick from, so always start looking at local wildflowers first. If you want ...

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 ...

After a long winter, seeing the first blooms in your garden can be a real mood booster. If you want to enjoy flowers as soon as spring arrives, there are a few smart planting tricks you can try.

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

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Spring falls at a late date this season. Easter's date is determined by the first Sunday after the first full moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox. The spring equinox is fixed on March 21, ...

Instead of leaving your garden barren in winter, choose from these winter flowers that thrive in cold temperatures, from winter jasmine to snowdrops.

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

Spring isn’t the only time of year to get gardening. Late summer and fall are also good times to do some work on your yard and garden. Some popular plants are best placed in the ground during this ...

Fall, particularly September, is an ideal time to plant perennials in Northern Colorado due to mild temperatures and warm soil. Garden centers often offer end-of-season deals on perennials in the fall ...

Planting perennials at the right time can prevent issues like transplant shock Plant perennials in spring and fall when temperatures are not too extreme and rainfall is adequate. Prepare seeds and ...

If you want perennial plants to settle in as quickly and easily as possible, it pays to get them in the soil at the right time. Perennials planted in summer are more at risk of transplant shock, while ...