Long-lasting coneflowers are synonymous with late summer. As well as being one of the longest-flowering perennials they are also one of the best flowers for pollinators. They have dusky purple flowers ...

The chef's garden is a masterclass in planting that, experts say, will 'live through the changing seasons' – and it's so easy ...

A cool-season flower that can be set out in early spring, sweet alyssum fades in the summer heat, but its clusters of tiny ...

These late-blooming perennials are a keystone plant, providing beauty and food. Learn where to best plant them and how to ...

One of the most famous and best autumn-flowering perennials is the aster (or Michaelmas daisy, if you prefer), which blooms ...

Discover the best perennials and shrubs to plant in fall for a beautiful and thriving garden. Learn about top plant choices ...

Most garden perennials like to be divided every 3-4 years and fall is a good time to do that. Dividing helps the plant to ...

Squill are lesser-known spring bloomers, but these delicate white, blue or blue-and-white striped flowers are delightful.

While we typically associate the end of summer with leaves falling, grounds changing and days shortening, there is a window of time in which you can continue to enjoy summer blooms well into late ...

Pruning is such a big part of fall cleanup that it may come as a surprise to hear me insist you put the clippers down for a ...

The blanketflower is a dazzling little plant that is easy to grow, easy to combine and easy to love. With its long flowering ...

Shrubs and trees are best planted in autumn and winter, giving them time to put down roots so they’re ready to cope with ...