However, there are many plants that are well adapted to growing in clay soils. So in this video I go through 40 different perennial plants that will grow well in your garden if you also have clay. I ...

If you are unsure about when you should plant perennials like coneflowers, black eyed susan, bee balm, daylilies, dianthus, or other perennial plants in the garden, this video is for you. As a ...

Plant small trees, shrubs, and native shade perennials to create layers of understory vegetation, promoting layered growth. Start by researching your local native and invasive species. I’ll share some ...

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Most people start thinking about their summer garden in early spring; starting seeds, spreading mulch and trimming outdoors and stocking up on any essentials at your local garden center. But did you ...

You need to have another perennial ready to grab that baton and start blooming as the prior one finishes. It doesn’t have to be contiguous. In fact, it’s cool if it isn’t. That lets interest in your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As summer winds down, the flowers in your garden might be looking a little tired and faded. But you don’t ...

Experts agree that fall is generally the best time to plant perennials. Growing zone and the type of perennial can influence whether spring or fall is best. However, not all perennials benefit from ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Our most recent column addressed the planning of a year-round garden, including designing landscape basics and searching for (mostly) California native ...

Sometimes vigorous perennials such as black-eyed Susans and Shasta daisies can use a little thinning out. Starting in mid-July and through the fall is a time of the year when even the most ...

Perennial and grass foliage can add a lot of appeal to the winter landscape while being beneficial for overwintering pollinators and wildlife. That’s why I prefer waiting until early spring to cut ...