Freezing temperatures trigger dormancy in tender plants like cannas, dahlias, gladiolas, and elephant ears, meaning the ...

Canna lilies, vibrant and tropical-looking, will add bold color to your garden. To help them stay healthy year round, canna lilies need pruning. How, and how much, you have to prune canna lilies ...

Most of my favorite plants are herbaceous perennials. I love trees and shrubs, and could not live without my short-lived annual flowers. But the variety of plants that excite and dazzle me for nearly ...

The thrum of crickets, cooler air, the aroma of fallen leaves, and a touch of color in the trees usher in the onset of autumn in New England. This week in the garden, I am turning my attention to ...

Last week I discussed which perennials to divide and why we divide them. Today we’ll finish the subject. Most perennials grow from their crown and spread through roots or rhizomes. This characteristic ...

Last week this column discussed when and how to divide overgrown perennials. This week we will go into more detail on the dividing process. New growth is emerging and it is easier to see what you are ...