Spring might seem like the obvious time to plant perennials—after all, it’s when we sow most annuals, from flowers to vegetables. Temperatures are warming, rain is plentiful, and the energy and ...

Bone meal fertilizer is a great source of nutrients for many varieties of vegetables and flowers. Try it on these plants for ...

Purple coneflower is a low-maintenance native plant that adds beauty to your garden and supports pollinators and birds.

File photo of four garden pots at the site of the former encampment behind the Centralville Dog Park. We’re now getting 13 hours of daylight, and that means it’s a good time to start getting into the ...

While many spring-blooming plants go in the ground as seeds or bulbs in fall, you can transplant many potted perennials as ...

Hummingbirds are attracted to nectar-rich, brightly colored, tubular flowers like red buckeye. Salvia, beebalm, and coral honeysuckle are excellent plant choices for attracting hummingbirds. Many ...

Experts say the cold spring could impact early garden plants. Crops likely will be OK, unless farmers planted soybeans early, ...

Growing annuals in containers is different from garden beds. Learn why potted plants need constant care and how to feed them.

Experts agree that fall is generally the best time to plant perennials. Growing zone and the type of perennial can influence whether spring or fall is best. However, not all perennials benefit from ...