February is the month when indoor seed-starting takes center stage in the Northern gardening world. It’s when eager gardeners get busy starting their cool-season plants, such as cabbage, broccoli, ...

Ever looked at your garden budget and wished you could stretch it a little further? Starting perennials from seed during ...

Many gardeners start vegetables, annual flowers and herbs from seeds, either indoors or directly in the garden. However, have you ever considered growing your own perennials from seed? Perennial ...

Q: I read about sowing a perennial flower garden in the fall for spring blooms. Instructions said to remove old grass, prepare soil and cover with black plastic to kill all grass and weeds. Then after ...

Gardening can be demoralizing if, after hours of sweaty work, your results are lackluster and your plants decimated by bugs or eaten by deer. Worse is when the flowers you did manage to coax into ...

Find out if chives are perennial plants that are hardy in your area or if you'll need to plant this herb again in spring. Edward Gohlich Growing chives at home is easy, so you can always have a fresh ...

Rather than letting weeds overpower and weaken your perennials, try this clever hack that stops these pesky plants from ...

Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is an upright, clump-forming perennial, featuring purple flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Its leaves have a distinct licorice scent, adding ...

If you’re at a loss, you’re not alone. Many people aren’t aware of the definitions, let alone the differences, between annuals and perennials. In short, it all comes down to flowers that come back ...

Protect your garden from frost with these easy tips. Prep now to extend your growing season and shield tender plants from ...