How can I tell if my perennials need dividing?

There are many factors to consider when choosing plants for your garden. Once you’ve narrowed the list to plants that do well in your environment, it’s common to start choosing plants by the color of their flowers or foliage. However, some garden designers argue that it’s better to choose plants first by shape, then worry about color.

Can I grow tomatoes in my fall vegetable garden?

Here’s a great way to suggest a water feature in your yard or garden without actually putting one in.

These plants are typically thought of as culinary herbs, but they have ornamental features for mixed gardens as well.

Review the benefits of deadheading and be sure you’re using the right strategy for each particular type of flower.

Here’s a way to cut water waste when watering containers and hanging baskets.

What’s an easy way to make sure my perennial garden looks interesting from spring through fall?

Here’s how to buy fewer pots of groundcover but still cover plenty of ground.

I seem to have a lot of mushrooms popping up in my garden and even in a few containers. Will mushrooms harm my plants?

Here’s a piece of often-repeated advice for planting perennials: Always plant in odd numbers, in groups of at least three. But there are times when you can’t follow this rule.