Do you know why the flower went to the dentist? It needed a root canal. Flowers don’t need dentists, of course, but humans do come in handy for other flower tasks. For example, most perennials thrive ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Getty Images Spring weather brings an array of garden chores, such as bed preparation, planting, and winter cleanup.

Spring is the season when your garden comes alive again and all your flowers start to show signs of new growth. The perfect time to divide the flowers in your yard is just as those new shoots appear.

Perennials are best divided in the spring and fall when the weather is cooler. Spring-blooming perennials should be divided in the fall. Late-summer and fall-blooming perennials should be divided in ...

May is a great time to refresh the garden. After clearing out winter die-off, these perennials will benefit from periodic ...

Roots of an herb plant resting on dirt in a garden - Paul Maguire/Shutterstock Of all the rewarding plants to grow in your garden, perennial herbs can be especially satisfying. Unlike annuals, which ...

Spring isn’t the only time of year to get gardening. Late summer and fall are also good times to do some work on your yard and garden. Some popular plants are best placed in the ground during this ...

Herbaceous perennials (those that die back in the fall and emerge with new growth in the spring) are commonly divided for three reasons: to control size, to rejuvenate plants and to propagate a prized ...

Fall is made for dividing perennials, and this knowledge provides a key tool for gardeners to control growth, revive crowded beds and prepare for stronger returns in spring. When done with intention, ...