Prune these beloved summer perennials to encourage future growth. During the height of summer, plant growth is in full force. And while it's tempting to hold onto as many blooms as possible for as ...

I may be summer-blooming perennials' number one fan. I love a plant that, when given the right type of care, fills my garden without having to be propagated, purchased, or planted every year. Oh, I'll ...

During the height of summer, plant growth is in full force. And while it's tempting to hold onto as many blooms as possible for as long as you can, it’s sometimes helpful to trim away sections of ...

It can be disheartening when, after an explosive bout of gorgeous blooms throughout spring, your garden display just fizzles out. While it's easy to rationalize that not all plants can weather the ...

Two people deadheading various flowers in a garden - Annie Otzen/Getty Images You've probably heard that you should think twice before pruning your garden in the summer heat. This is good advice, as ...

This article was published 29/08/2012 (4872 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. I always admire late summer flowering perennials. At a time when most of us are nearing the end of ...

Astrantia is an easy-growing, long-flowering perennial with clusters of dainty flowers above clumps of maple-like foliage. Dear Helen: I have a long perennial bed that needs a roster of new ...

Keep your perennial gardens looking their best throughout the hot summer months with a bit of midsummer grooming and care. Investing time midseason means you’ll be enjoying beautiful gardens now ...

Creating a bold summer garden is no different from designing any garden. You start with a solid structure of shrubs and trees that define the shape and style of the garden. Then you enhance the space ...

For a great summer garden to relax in and enjoy, you need a quality, low-maintenance design packed with plenty of features and facilities. But the full effect relies on the plants. I like to create a ...