Perennials are a great way to add lasting color and beauty to your landscape! Not only do the come back year after year, they can be divided and split to create new plants for free!
Here is a look at all of our articles on perennials in the landscape – from planting, to dividing, splitting and more.
When it comes to planting strawberries in your garden, raised beds, or a little patch in your backyard - a few simple planting tips can go a long way in helping you grow a sizable harvest for years to come! There is nothing quite like the taste of home-grown strawberries. In fact, the flavor and…
Looking for the best way to plant and grow a tasty crop of asparagus in your garden or backyard? One thing is for sure, asparagus is becoming more popular than ever. Not just in markets and grocery stores but as a vegetable to grow in backyard gardens as well. Asparagus is one vegetable that no…
Looking for a few tips and tricks to keep your Christmas cactus healthy during the holiday season and beyond? Christmas cacti have long been one of the go-to houseplants that help ring in the holiday season. True to their name, when given the proper care, they usually come into bloom right as the Christmas season…
Looking for how to keep your poinsettias blooming big, bright and beautiful all through the holiday season? With colors that range from deep red to crimson, white and more, there is little doubt the poinsettia is the official flower of the holiday season. Often known as the Christmas flower, they are perfect for decorating a…
Wondering what you should do with your hosta plants before winter arrives? Should they be cut back? Do they need protection to help them through the winter? And what about hostas that have grown too large - can you divide them this late in the season? As the cooler temperatures of Autumn settle in, hosta…
There is no better way to fill your flowerbeds full of free plants than by digging up, dividing and transplanting your existing perennials in the fall! Dividing perennials on a regular basis not only creates additional plants for your landscape, it also helps to keep your plants healthier and manageable. Perennials that remain in the…
Did you know that saving your geraniums and keeping them alive over winter is not only possible - it's actually quite easy to do? Geraniums are one of the most popular flowers of all for adding big color in the spring, summer and fall. With their long stems, bright green foliage and clustered petals they…
When it comes to caring for your rose bushes this fall, what you do now can play a huge role in not only how well they survive winter - but also in just how well your roses bloom and perform next spring and summer. Roses can be a bit confusing when it comes to fall…