As far as summer perennials go, catmint is at the top of horticulturist Christine Froehlich’s list for pruning. "The number ...

Radical cutback of old or damaged foliage not only usually yields new foliage but can encourage a second round of bloom in ...

Bloody cranesbill is a perennial geranium that grows enthusiastically with little care, particularly once established. It can tolerate drought and doesn't need deadheading, unless you want to ...

Looking for a plant to help you fill those tough to manage spots in the drier and shadier parts of the garden? Here are three ...

Regardless of how heat-tolerant your perennials are, it's always a good idea to plant them in the early morning or evening during July—never during the warm afternoons. Also, make sure to water more ...

Give your plants a bit more pep in their step with the surprisingly versatile gardening essential, tomato food ...

To be fair, landscape fabric has its place. Unfortunately, it’s widely misused in most home landscape applications, where it ...

Hardy Geraniums, low-maintenance perennials with continuous blooms, provide a long flowering season, resilience, and pollinator-friendly benefits.

Author of the 2006 regional best-selling novel "Time in a Garden," Mary Agria is an 8-time first prize winner of the Michigan ...

Today’s column introduces guidelines for year-round gardening for herbaceous perennial plants that are native to a ...

Ground covers, perennials, shrubs or even a slender tree would be easier to care for and could add color, texture and interest to a smaller yard.

Stalwarts of our front and backyards, perennials can provide months of color and interest year after year. Generally ...