This time of year, tons of free plants are waiting for you to claim them—and they’re sitting right in your own yard. It’s one small upside to fall yard cleanup: All those perennials you’ve been ...

A wise gardener once said, “Beginners worry about making plants grow. Experienced gardeners know the real trick is keeping them under control.” While gardeners love to commiserate about how many ...

Q: I have several perennials that look very healthy but have stopped flowering. Should I divide them? How can I do this without killing the plant? When an otherwise healthy-looking perennial plant ...