It may feel like spring is the go-to season for adding plants to your garden, but fall is actually prime time for planting, whether you're looking to fill in bare patches from spent summer blooms or ...

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 ...

Yes, you can still plant some perennials this late in the season. You can technically plant perennials in fall right up until your area's first frost, but giving them at least 4 to 6 weeks beforehand ...

Fall is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs and native plant seeds that benefit from cold stratification, like milkweed and bee balm. However, fall planting is not recommended for certain ...

In the fall, plants start to go dormant and focus on growing strong roots. “I think in the transition to native plants, there’s just such an excitement of all the life you’re bringing into your yard." ...

Fall is an ideal time for planting flowering perennials, and we could write a long list of reasons why you should think about adding some to your garden. First, perennials don’t have to be replaced ...

Fall is a good time to dig, divide and (if necessary) move garden perennials, since the high temperatures of summer associated with water stress have subsided. The cooler weather of September and ...

For a sustainable and eco-friendly garden, consider growing low-maintenance perennial vegetables.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A colorful autumn flower bed - Andie_Alpion/Shutterstock As summer meanders to a close, you ...

We declutter the inside of our homes during “spring cleaning,” but when it comes to tidying gardens and yards, fall is the real star. “It’s the perfect time to focus on cleaning up gardens and ...

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, ...