Many of the perennial plants in our landscapes are slowing down at this time of year. With fall and winter drawing near, a season of dormancy is approaching for ...

With record heat in August, water restrictions, and rising water bills, experts explained it’s more important than ever to ...

Plant them right. Dig a shallow trench. Place the rhizome in the trench, making sure the top of it is just visible above the ...

In my past articles I've discussed some of the various classes of Bearded Irises. To date, there are some 80,000 cultivars ...

If you want your garden to be the envy of all your neighbours next spring, you need to start now. It may seem backward to begin planting as the weather gets cooler, but autumn is the perfect time to ...

True bulbs have layered bulb scales, a basal plate and a protective tunic,” writes columnist Tom Karwin. “Most are planted in ...

"What I dream of." Gardener shares progress photos after transforming front yard: 'It must have been a ton of work' first appeared on The Cool Down.

There is hope a diet change for an endangered mammal can help smooth the transition between captivity and the wild. Water ...

If you want beautiful blooms from your bearded irises in the spring, these late summer maintenance tasks are key. Luckily, they're not difficult to do.

Bulbs: African iris, agapanthus ... the first crops planted to get fruit before winter. 13. Plant other warm season vegetables until early October. 14. Keep new plantings and seedlings moist; water ...

There is an overwhelming number of native plants that are the happiest with wet feet, ranging from stunning wildflowers and sturdy shrubs to great canopy trees. Lizard tail, Saururus cernuus, is an ...