After a long winter, seeing the first blooms in your garden can be a real mood booster. If you want to enjoy flowers as soon as spring arrives, there are a few smart planting tricks you can try.

Fall is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs and native plant seeds that benefit from cold stratification, like milkweed and bee balm. However, fall planting is not recommended for certain ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A colorful autumn flower bed - Andie_Alpion/Shutterstock As summer meanders to a close, you ...

In the fall, plants start to go dormant and focus on growing strong roots. “I think in the transition to native plants, there’s just such an excitement of all the life you’re bringing into your yard." ...

Fall is made for dividing perennials, and this knowledge provides a key tool for gardeners to control growth, revive crowded beds and prepare for stronger returns in spring. When done with intention, ...

There are so many perennial plants that will bring timeless beauty to the garden for years, from gorgeous, heavily scented hyacinth to lush and colorful roses. Filling your yard with perennials, ...

We declutter the inside of our homes during “spring cleaning,” but when it comes to tidying gardens and yards, fall is the real star. “It’s the perfect time to focus on cleaning up gardens and ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - With fall in the air and a frost threat in the forecast, many garden enthusiasts will be bringing their tender vegetation indoors this evening. People may be expecting ...

Discover seven perennial bulbs to plant in spring for summer and fall color that returns every year. Spring offers a second ...