It’s not unusual these cold gray days to despair over the appearance of our gardens. It wasn’t so long ago that late-blooming ...
When grown outdoors, lemongrass is only a perennial in Zones 9 and higher and must avoid freezing temperatures. Indoors, ...
We begin our bouquets with some dainty baby’s breath. The perennial creates a whimsical cloud to support all the incoming stems, while representing everlasting love. Jirovec and his wife didn’t set ...
Hydrangeas have specific pruning needs and those differ among different varieties. Here's how to know what type of hydrangea ...
Many gardeners cut back their perennials much too soon in early fall and miss out on the late-season interest.
These fuss-free backyard landscaping ideas will help you kick start your garden transformation one project at a time ...
Our gardens may be preparing for their winter slumbers, but that doesn’t mean we have to rest: It’s time to make free shrubs!
In the crunch of fall chores and yard cleanup, you’ll have to carve out some time to tend to your garden perennials, too.
Leave some stems, save some friends. On this week’s episode of the Gardening Tips podcast, the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Jacob ...