A: When an otherwise healthy-looking perennial plant stops flowering, it usually means that it’s ready to divide. It’s the ...

Having perennials in your garden is always a good idea, but having summer-blooming perennials is even better. These ...

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Learning how to grow the marsh mallow plant in your garden is relatively straightforward, and this tough perennial is ...

Mulch around the base with composted bark, well-rotted compost or manure to insulate the roots to encourage strong regrowth ...

The skeleton flower, native to Japan, is a rare plant known for its ability to turn transparent when wet, revealing its inner ...

This year, the Gardeners’ Dirt column will feature a different herb each month. Each article will feature an herb that was ...

Evergreen shrubs such as boxwood, holly, rhododendron, yew and arborvitae provide year-round green color in the landscape.

Though chrysanthemums bloom in early fall, proper care for them can be a year-round affair. Here's how to care for them ...

Valerian root, with its calming properties, helps keep stress at bay, indirectly benefiting your skin. By adding valerian ...

Make sure your garden is in good condition during the winter can be a task, but you should be aware of the plants which ...

Modern scrub mints, delicate flowering plants that grow mostly in Florida, likely result from ancient hybridization, according to a recent study I published with colleagues. Scrub mints are a clade – ...