Dividing isn't just a spring gardening task—certain perennials benefit from being divided before the frost hits. Here are ...

Dahlias are cold hardy in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 8 and warmer. In these zones, dahlias can survive the winter in the ground and regrow again in the spring. A thick layer of mulch will protect them ...

Overwintering is a great way of protecting your plants from frost and wet weather, and it's especially crucial for more ...

November is the start of winter for your plants, so now is the time to protect tender bulbs such as dahlias, gladiolas and canna and to turn outdoor coleus plants into indoor plants for the winter.

With fall and cooler weather coming soon, now is the time to think about and prepare for dividing perennials. For those of you new to gardening, this is a way to get free plants and rejuvenate certain ...

Do you know why the flower went to the dentist? It needed a root canal. Flowers don’t need dentists, of course, but humans do come in handy for other flower tasks. For example, most perennials thrive ...

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 ...

Dividing perennials helps rejuvenate plants, ease overcrowding, and expand your garden. While it's not for every plant, it's ...

The big question is when to dig your dahlia tubers. The answer is after a good frost. The plants should be left in the ground ...