It’s the time of year when most annual plants are dying off and the perennials begin conserving energy in their roots as they ...

When to divide — In Minnesota, early to mid-fall (September through mid-October) is ideal. Aim to divide perennials four to six weeks before the ground freezes, giving roots time to settle in before ...

Due to the threat of frost and cold weather, avoid planting this blooming perennial in fall - regardless of how well it does in your USDA Hardiness Zone.

Usually, one thinks of spring as the big planting season, and most of the major plant says are held in May, but many perennials can go in the ground in the fall — just give them time to establish ...

Growing herbs doesn't have to be hard. One sunny patch and a little bit of patience are all you need to bring this fragrant ...

If soil is dry and cracked, moisture-stressed trees, shrubs and perennial flowers are more likely to be injured during the ...

Pushing fallen leaves into garden beds to insulate plants and nourish the soil will also shelter hibernating insects that, in ...

BOY, IT IS getting darker way too early and that has its own problems because I’ve got a big list of October jobs for you to do with ever-shortening days.

October days are perfect for sprucing up flower beds and planting spring bulbs, but be careful what you plant. Spring planting is best for plants.

This is Part 2 of a two-part series on proposed changes to Malaysia’s seed laws. Part 1 published Sept. 29 here. In a ...

Covering plants with sheets is the most effective way to guard a garden from frost, but you can also try water jugs, fans, or cloches.