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Let's put a little more emphasis on that "almost," though, because according to Martha Stewart, it's not too late to plant ...

Hellebore are a hardy perennial that can cope with winter’s worst weather. They come in reds, purples and whites, very ...

Right now, we’re dividing spring- and summer-blooming plants. There are three main ... You can also use this time to divide perennial vegetables like artichokes and horseradish.

When watering trees, instead of applying water only to the base of the trunk, be sure to extend the watering out beyond the ...

Pruning is essential to a healthy and productive garden, it's one of the best things gardeners can do for their trees and ...

Fragrant perennials — butterfly bush (Buddleia), yarrow, wormwood, Dianthus, some day lilies and hostas, bee balm (Monarda), ...

Soils are currently very dry, as is observed if doing any planting. Amazingly, the soil is powdery dry right under the ...

But, fall is actually the perfect time to show perennials love. In a recent Backyard Smart video, the lawn and garden experts at Exmark give the lowdown on prepping perennials for cold weather so ...

Fall is a time for plants to replace moisture reserves that were lost during hot, dry summer months. Trees, shrubs and perennial flowers that enter winter with their roots in dry, cracked soil are ...