Find out if chives are perennial plants that are hardy in your area or if you'll need to plant this herb again in spring.

Northern winters separate the wheat from the chaff, where trees, shrubs and perennials are concerned. Even well-adapted, ...

Frost hardy perennials are tough plants that can withstand the winter cold and return year after year with a fantastic ...

Overwintering' seems to be the gardening buzzword this season, with many of us taking steps to protect our plants from the ...

November is the start of pruning season for many deciduous trees and shrubs that enter their dormancy when the cold weather arrives. It is also an ideal time to trim perennials that shone during ...

A corm is a short, thick, underground piece of stem that some plants use to store energy over the winter. They're often ...

Discover the best time to cut back hostas to ensure healthy growth and prevent disease. Learn the signs, benefits, and ...

The lack of hydration in the fall often has a negative affect on woody plants over the winter. Woody plants lose a lot of water over the winter due to wind, and since our soils are frozen, the plants ...

It's important to know how to care for your plants properly - according to one expert, there are a few species of plants that ...

It does not need to mean the end of the road for all perennials, but some will benefit from being cut back in late fall to keep them healthy for next year. Cutting back ahead of winter will not only ...