Sometimes to get your early spring garden ready, you need to start in the fall. A little work now will ensure bright, ...

Key Points Plant perennials in fall so they can establish roots before spring blooms.Choose native varieties to attract ...

She and Jentz agree that iris plants need to be divided every three to five years. "The best time is during the late summer ...

Removing every dormant perennial plant stem and seed head strips the garden of its structure and beauty. They also gather ...

Deer have an aversion to plants that are overly fragrant, fuzzy, thorny, or poisonous, explains Alex Kantor, owner at Perfect ...

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 ...

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and ...

Dividing perennials helps rejuvenate plants, ease overcrowding, and expand your garden. While it's not for every plant, it's ...

Mexican sage (Salvia leucantha) leads the purple parade each fall. This robust perennial will persist in the garden for up to ...

Pick out plants for fall: Laguna/California Native Plant Society Nursery holds a fall plant sale and discussion with local ...