Planting hummingbird friendly plants isn't just about pretty flowers: You want a mix of blooms and food sources. That's why ...

Do you know what a secateur is? I encountered the word a few years ago in a magazine featuring Martha Stewart, who was describing the fine points of the secateur she was marketing. A secateur is ...

The location offers a more intimate, retail-focused experience than Perennial’s original South City brewery. It’s also the first space designed to showcase both the brewery’s beers and the ...

Is it now OK to take salvia out of one bed and put them in another? Can I add porterweed to a flowerbed at this time? — Barbara You may try and move the salvias now, although it would be better to ...

Volunteers are sought for a McKinleyville Botanical Garden workday Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. in Hiller Park. The garden features many native species. Volunteering at this lovely small community-driven ...

Cut back perennials in fall if they’re disease-prone or pest-damaged. Wait until spring cleanup to give plants winter protection and wildlife value. Use sharp tools and clean, angled cuts for strong, ...

August sees the peak of many perennials, with flowers starting to wilt and look a little tired as the month progresses. Spring and early summer usually sees the vast majority of blooms, and you might ...

Gardens aren’t just for plants and people. Gardeners today are far more accepting of toads, frogs, lizards, bees, spiders, squirrels, insects and other wildlife, appreciating the role they play in ...

Learn how to grow pineapple sage, salvia elegans, at home! This beautiful herb produces bright red blooms sure to bring joy to any garden.

Plant small trees, shrubs, and native shade perennials to create layers of understory vegetation, promoting layered growth. Start by researching your local native and invasive species. I’ll share some ...