Strong spring blooms start with one essential step in fall. Knowing when to divide your perennials ensures healthier roots ...
As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and ...
She and Jentz agree that iris plants need to be divided every three to five years. "The best time is during the late summer ...
You can transplant lily of the valley if you want to prevent overcrowding. However, exercising caution is worth repeating, as ...
October 13 was the marker in Britain: frost would probably come soon after and it was no use expecting marginally hardy ...
From the reliable blooms of catmint to the midsummer glory of daylilies to the late season color of Japanese anemones, perennials return for many years, add beauty to our gardens, and attract ...
Looking for simple fall tasks that will pay off next spring and summer? Enjoy this cooler weather! Divide many perennials like daylilies, irises, monkey grass & ajuga while the weather is still warm ...
Dig a hole about two to three times the size of your division. Place your transplant in the hole at the same depth it was originally, backfill the soil, tamp down, and water well. Don’t fertilize ...
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Master Gardener stays busy in October

For an early spring indoor surprise, consider planting some bulbs in a few pots. Sink the pots in the garden for 10-15 weeks, ...
Don’t forget to dream a little. Fall is the perfect time to start planning next year’s garden. Flip through seed catalogs, ...
Tucked into California's remote northwest corner, the Smith River winds through Del Norte County, a sparsely populated ...