After the first hard frost is the perfect time to sow some perennial seeds. Knowing the first frost date for your garden where you live can help you plan, both to protect plants that need it and ...

Cutting back some perennials also leaves them at the mercy of winter - see our selection of plants to hold off cutting back ...

The common sunflowers we see in cut flower bouquets are annuals, as are the sunflowers grown for seeds, but other species are perennials. Many perennial sunflowers are native to the prairie ...

either areas specifically sown with perennial meadow seeds or simply lawns that have been left unmown through the summer, so their existing wild plants can grow up and flower. They can be large or ...

Plant propagation by seed provides a simple and economical way of raising large numbers of native perennials. By propagating native plants from seed, the genetic diversity of the species will be ...

Full sun means the garden gets six to eight hours of direct sunlight during the day. Having a solid base of sun-loving ...

Sunflower seeds are popular in trail mix, multi-grain bread, nutrition bars, and for snacking straight from the bag. Here’s everything you need to know about sunflower seeds, including their ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As I continue to enjoy my fall writing break, I hope you enjoy another article ...

No need to buy bird seed in my garden. Daisy, black-eyed Susan, asters, blanket flower, prairie coneflower, chamomile, zinnia ...

Support local ecosystems, promote biodiversity and provide food and shelter for overwintering pollinators! Winterize your ...