Think more fertilizer means stronger plants? Think again. Discover why over-fertilizing in fall actually kills more plants than it helps—and what your garden really needs instead.It starts with good ...

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 ...

You've fertilized your vegetable garden throughout the spring and summer, and you've been rewarded with an abundant harvest. But as summer winds down and transitions into fall, should you still keep ...

When I sit down to write these articles in the fall, I always get the feeling that what I write about needs to be inspirational. Then, as I wrote that, it seems a bit dramatic. Now I am asking myself, ...

Fall is made for dividing perennials, and this knowledge provides a key tool for gardeners to control growth, revive crowded beds and prepare for stronger returns in spring. When done with intention, ...

If a plant is sad, do you think other plants photo-sympathize with it? Trees, shrubs and other plants can easily become sad in the fall if their roots are struggling in dry soil. Ensuring that woody ...

Discover a variety of fast-growing, spreading perennials and learn how to care for them in your garden. Explore tips and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A variety of colorful perennial flowers blooming. - Maria Evseyeva/Shutterstock If you want a perennial that grows fast and keeps ...

For some interesting reason, people like to fertilize plants in August and September. They also like to fertilize plants that are performing poorly —without determining the cause. Don’t fertilize any ...