Fall cleanup doesn’t mean cutting everything back. Learn what to cut, what to leave, and why waiting for the right time can make a healthier, more beautiful garden.

The nights are cooling off, the days are starting to get shorter, and you have a trunk full of 50% off perennials... Yes, you have lots of time to dig! Fall is one of my favorite times to plant perennials, trees, and shrubs. The cooler temperatures are easier on the plants, and while everything above ground may be slowing down, the roots still have time to settle into the warm soil before winter. And yes, those sad-looking clearance perennials are usually just fine. By Septe

How often should you water your garden? Skip the rigid schedule and learn to read the plants themselves. A few simple signs can tell you when it’s really time to water.

Mulch is a useful tool, but it isn't a rule. As perennial gardens mature and plants fill in, their foliage can cover the soil naturally—making mulch less necessary.

Perennial gardens need time to grow into themselves. Learn what to expect during the first three years—and why a little patience can save you from overcrowding your garden.