Is it better to plant perennials in the fall or in the spring? We asked three gardening experts, and they all agreed. Here's why.

A shade garden is a green and contemplative refuge. It can also be a botanical calendar, with flowers signaling the change of seasons. Well-chosen perennials for shade provide texture and pattern, ...

Experts agree that fall is generally the best time to plant perennials. Growing zone and the type of perennial can influence whether spring or fall is best. However, not all perennials benefit from ...

What perennial flowers would you suggest to plant so I can have color all spring, summer and fall? Most perennial flowers have a bloom period of three to six weeks. By choosing three or more different ...

Fall is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs and native plant seeds that benefit from cold stratification, like milkweed and bee balm. However, fall planting is not recommended for certain ...

Perennial plants survive from one growing season to the next, regrowing from their roots each spring. Discover gorgeous ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The current cold, rainy days provide time to develop the spring landscape. Gardeners can pursue a variety of landscaping objectives. This column assumes an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Large single-family home with trees and autumn foliage all around it - Ferrantraite/Getty Images As summer's heat fades and the ...

You can plant these fast-growing flowers in spring to fill in the holes in your garden. We've gathered a list of vigorous annuals and perennials to give your garden a jumpstart.