Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Perennials are best divided in the spring and fall when the weather is cooler. Spring-blooming perennials should be divided in the ...

Properly timed division rejuvenates plants while maintaining bloom cycles. Returning year after year, perennial plants provide continuity in garden designs, bringing lasting and predictable patterns ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Getty Images Spring weather brings an array of garden chores, such as bed preparation, planting, and winter cleanup.

One of the great benefits of growing perennial plants is their staying power in the garden. Many perennials naturally increase in size and density, covering more and more ground as they grow. Over ...

Get busy in the garden now to put in plants that will reward you with bountiful blooms for many years to come.

Early fall is a good time to transplant or divide many perennials and ground covers, according to Michael Jesiolowski, manager of the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum. They’ll have several weeks ...

Spring isn’t the only time of year to get gardening. Late summer and fall are also good times to do some work on your yard and garden. Some popular plants are best placed in the ground during this ...

When your perennials are overflowing their beds, it’s time to divide them or split them into multiple smaller sections to be replanted. As a general rule, division should occur in the spring or fall ...