Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

It's time for a spring revival. If your perennial flower beds are crowded, weedy and faded, now's the time to plan a revival. Perennial flowers grow year after year, needing basic maintenance ...

FARGO — What did the young plant say to the old plant during a disagreement? OK, bloomer. In the world of plants, perennial flowers are enjoying the same upswing in popularity as houseplants and ...

Why did the gardener bury a $100 bill beneath each new perennial? The tag said they needed rich soil. Dollar bills might add a little organic matter as they decompose, but it’s not necessary to bury ...

Being of stoic German stock, I’m not overly fond of change. To prove I’m not entirely inflexible, I sampled my Norwegian-heritage wife, Mary’s, switch-up from white-sugared to brown-sugared lefse and ...

Adding perennials to your garden should be at the top of your to-do list for fall. With the cooler weather, it's an ideal ...

This is a good time to be out there tearing up the soil to establish a perennial flower bed. As master gardener Julie James recently observed to me, when it comes to perennial flowers, gardeners need ...

The kinds of seeds and bulbs you can plant in November are limited, but if you're frequently visited by deer, that list ...

Gardening in poor soil can be a challenge, but it doesn't mean you can't have a beautiful and thriving garden. Many ...

Question: Is it good to mulch your perennial flower beds for the winter? I’ve heard varying opinions about it. Some say it just attracts slugs, disease and pests, and others say it is a good thing.

August may feel too hot for gardening, but it might be your last chance to add perennials to your flower garden for fall blooms. Gardeners with mild winters and dry growing conditions should consider ...