The best time to divide perennials is four to six weeks before first frost, giving roots time to settle and plants the strength to return each spring.

As one of the flowering plants you should deadhead, cosmos respond very well to the removal of spent flowers. Deadheading in the garden isn't about letting your plants listen to the Grateful Dead.

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and phlox all appear to deepen in their colors, providing one last burst of beauty ...

Beloved for its graceful beauty and delicate flowers, Russian sage ( Salvia yangii) makes a stunning addition to any garden. It's best to avoid pruning it in the fall, however. Not only could fall ...

Those of us with Rose of Sharon planted on our properties for late August colour have had to weed out hundreds of Rose of Sharon seedlings in the spring. I have learned, if you take the time this week ...

As the warm summer breeze fades and is replaced by the increasingly cooler fall temperatures, you may be thinking about what you need to do to make sure your lawn and garden is ready. Not only do you ...