A guide to seven of the best perennials to plant in January, and you can get all of these as bare-root plants to benefit bees ...

The Perennial Plant of the Year for 2026 is a lovely ornamental grass, a cultivar of big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), called “Blackhawks.” The Perennial Plant Association designates a plant of ...

Start growing your own sage (Salvia officinalis) from seeds about 8 weeks before the last frost date in your area. Sow 2–3 ...

Pruning can continue through August as needed based on the gardener’s desires to control the height and bushiness of the ...

The coyote willow is a north American shrub and one of the few willows that thrives in drier soil in summer as well as ...

Bird houses: Now is the time to clean out and clean-up your birdhouses. Replace rotted wood, re-paint as needed, and check ...

For many people, the idea of growing their own food is a dream that feels out of reach. Maintaining a lush and productive ...

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We know it is January and the beginning of a new garden season because the seed catalogs are arriving. We love to dream over ...

Cool month is ideal for adding bare root deciduous fruit trees, vines, roses and shrubs — and harvesting citrus ...

While most flowers lie dormant in the winter, the snowdrop is one that thrives. For those looking to spruce up their winter ...

The All-America Selections organization has been providing information about new and improved flowers and vegetables since ...