Think you missed your chance to divide your perennials now that October has arrived? The good news is that there can still be time to turn those oversized plants into beautiful new starts – and fill your flowerbeds without spending a penny! By October, it’s easy to see which plants have outgrown their space. Some …
Looking for some of the best perennials to plant in September to add big fall color this year – and every year that follows? By late summer, many spring and summer perennials have started to fade. Unfortunately, that can leave flowerbeds looking a little tired and bare just as cooler temperatures make spending time outdoors …
Did you know there are several perennials that should never be cut back in late summer or fall? When fall arrives and flowerbeds begin to fade, it can be tempting to grab the pruning shears and start cutting every perennial down to the ground. But when it comes to getting your flowerbeds ready for winter, …
Wondering to do with your daises as they finish blooming this summer? One thing is for sure – a little late summer care can make all the difference in keeping your daisies healthy, full of flowers, and looking better than ever next year. Daises can certainly bring big color and interest to your flowerbeds. But …
Wondering if there is any way to get your clematis to bloom again this summer? When it comes to beautiful flowering vines, clematis is one of the most popular choices for home gardeners. With their showy flowers, they bring all kinds of color and charm to fences, arbors, trellises, and garden walls. But what many …
If you are looking to add huge color and interest to your summer flower garden – then taking a little time in the spring to plant dahlias is definitely in order! The sky is the limit when it comes to the color and bloom sizes of dahlias. You can find dahlias in a near endless …
One thing is for sure – if you want to plant a perennial that truly stands out in the landscape while requiring very little care, torch lily is one of the best choices around! With its tall flower spikes bursting in fiery shades of red, orange and yellow, it instantly brings bold color and dramatic …
When you fertilize your creeping phlox in the early spring – amazing things happen! When it comes to getting phlox to explode with color and fill your garden with vibrant blooms, success doesn’t just happen by chance. It all starts early in the season with how and when you feed your plants. In fact, fertilizing …
If you are looking for the perfect, low maintenance ornamental grass to grow in your landscape, few grasses can match the reliability, beauty, and versatility of Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass! This upright, clump-forming grass has become a favorite in home landscapes – and for good reason. It’s easy to grow, tough in a wide …
One thing is for sure – cutting back perennials in the fall is not only a great way to keep flowerbeds looking neat and tidy through late autumn and winter, but also extremely important for keeping plants vibrant and blooming the following year. Removing spent foliage and blooms helps a plant focus on recharging it’s …