What a joy to see some perennial color in early spring. I have a few early blooming perennials that are lovely now while others are just beginning to break through the ground. I have several ...

What a joy to see some perennial color in early spring. I have a few early blooming perennials that are lovely now while others are just beginning to break through the ground. I have several ...

Spring is a time for new beginnings and a fresh start, and that includes your garden. To help refresh your outdoor space, plant perennial flowers that will bloom for years to come. From colorful ...

As spring awakens and the days begin to stretch, gardeners eagerly anticipate the first blooms of the season. However, for those with shady gardens, it can sometimes feel like the options are limited.

Now that spring has officially arrived and the sun has returned, our gardens are beginning to brim with activity. Bees are buzzing about, visiting early flowers; foliage is emerging everywhere; and ...

WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA — We couldn’t call it an April Fool's joke as that snow came on April 2. Sure made a mess out of everything out in the farm yard and gravel roads. Guess it was too much to ...

Several annual and perennial plants can add a splash of color to your landscape in early spring. Consider planting ranunculus in a pot or basket for a stunning display of pastel colors. Chives, while ...

September is probably the busiest month for weekend gardeners -- even busier than April-May, but without the fun of visiting greenhouses and buying plants. Frost is just around the corner. We have to ...

September is an ideal time to plant perennials, and what a wide selection there is to choose from. The weather is cooler as we hit September, but the soil is still warm from summer, and there is ...

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After a long winter, seeing the first blooms in your garden can be a real mood booster. If you want to enjoy flowers as soon as spring arrives, there are a few smart planting tricks you can try.