Like its name suggests, the uniquely shaped bee balm is basically irresistible to bees—as well as hummingbirds and butterflies. The fringed and aromatic petals that come in purple, pink, and red can ...

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If you’re just dipping your toe into the gardening world, perennial flowers are a great place to start. Why? Because “they don’t need to be replanted every year,” says Lindsey Hyland, founder of ...

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — When should I trim my fruit trees? Why aren't my hydrangea bushes blooming? What perennials like full sun? These are just some of the questions you may have regarding your ...

From cleaning up vegetable beds to adding lime, these simple autumn chores prevent disease and prepare your soil for next ...

Healthy garden soil equals healthy plants, lawns, and garden produce. But even the best soil can use a helping hand from time to time. One tip for growing a healthy garden is to use fertilizer, but ...

Give your perennials a boost this spring with a topdressing of compost, aged manure, or other organic matter. It’s a great way to revive tired gardens, improve a garden’s overall health, and keep ...

In my reckoning, there are four kinds of herbs: tender herbs that go to seed, die at the end of the season, and must be replanted; perennial herbs, which die in winter but come back year after year; ...

Dear Master Gardener: I am looking through plant catalogs and trying to design a perennial garden. What are some tips for designing one and what color combinations look best? Answer: You are wise to ...

A flower garden bed with neat edges provided by the raised decking - Beekeepx/Shutterstock It's not often you come across a perennial that has a lovely, neat growth habit without too much intervention ...

“ASK ME!!” say the buttons sported by members of the Palatine Garden Club as they host their Annual Perennial Sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on two Saturdays, May 10 and 17, at the Palatine Farmer’s ...