This means that if you don't plant them in the fall, the bulbs will never awaken from their dormancy to start growing in spring. Because of this, spring-blooming bulb flowers are sometimes called ...
The cooler weather of September and October causes renewed root growth and, in some cases, top growth. Both better enable perennials to survive the ensuing winter. Don't wait too long, however, since ...
Plants susceptible to mildew, like peonies, phlox and bee balm, are best cut back ... Eat what you can and preserve, dry or freeze what you can’t. Plant garlic and spring-flowering bulbs. Clear summer ...