Spring gardening means different things to different kinds of gardeners. For some, it means watching spring bulbs come up; for others, it means getting containers ready to plant annuals, while others ...

I have finally gotten around to working on my mixed shrub and perennial borders at home. A number of tree seedlings have moved in as well as other miscellaneous weeds. Simply weeding and reducing the ...

Mulching is key to protecting most perennials over winter, and the coneflower is no exception. Adding three inches of organic mulch, such as fallen leaves, straw, or bark, to the soil will insulate ...

Iowans have made it through another winter and many are looking to re-beautify their once-colorful lawns and gardens. If that's you, grab some gloves and some fertilizer and follow these tips. When ...

Keep your garden interesting and attractive through the winter by waiting until early spring to cut back perennials. Some perennials (like hosta) quickly decline after a hard frost, so I cut them back ...

This wildflower blooms with blue and violet flowers in spring, but first, the English Bluebell bulbs must be planted in late ...

Looking for a hardy perennial that can quickly fill bare spots in your garden? This flower produces delicate white blooms and draws pollinators.

Fertilize fall veggies in late summer, but stop once autumn fully sets in. Add compost in the fall to enrich the soil and prep it for next year’s crops. Skip fertilizing perennials, trees, and shrubs ...