Hellstrips, challenging areas between sidewalks and streets, can be transformed into neat gardens with the right drought-tolerant plants. Experts recommend repeating a few hardy species like lavender, ...

Why May matters: Warm, moist soil and active growth make this month ideal for dividing perennials, pruning, and planting to set up gardens for summer. Boost plant health: Dividing clumps of hostas, ...

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There are very few perennial plants better suited to landscape design than daylilies. They come in an astonishing spectrum of colors. They are adaptable to just about any type of soil, and they grow ...

Enhance your garden's beauty with fast-growing annuals and perennials that bloom early, filling gaps between spring and ...

Someone told me I should cut my lilac entirely to the ground every 5 years to encourage blooming. Is this right? I wouldn’t recommend this method, since it will take two to three years for the lilac ...

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Bare root plants are a great way to fill your garden on the cheap, but there are 8 plants you shouldn't buy as bare roots.

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Summer can take its toll on many favorite blooms, leaving them droopy and wilted. Sometimes, even afternoon shade isn’t enough. But some plants thrive in sun and dry, hot weather, and the good news is ...