Prepare seeds and transplants a few weeks before you plan on putting them in the ground. There are plenty of perennials to pick from, so always start looking at local wildflowers first. If you want ...

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 ...

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.

Spring falls at a late date this season. Easter's date is determined by the first Sunday after the first full moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox. The spring equinox is fixed on March 21, ...

Winter pansies, also known as ice pansies, are a favorite in the Southern garden for a reason: They can stand downright ...

Bare-root perennials may not look so exciting when they first arrive, but with some careful planting and care, they can ...

It’s time to put up your new gardening calendar and give yourself reminders of some of the jobs you’ll need to do through the seasons.Follow this month-by-month bullet point guide to some of the ...

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 ...

Why did the gardener bury a $100 bill beneath each new perennial? The tag said they needed rich soil. Dollar bills might add a little organic matter as they decompose, but it’s not necessary to bury ...

Early fall is a good time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials. However, you still must select your plants with care. Not all plants being sold now in catalogs, nursery centers or in store parking ...

Angelina County Master Gardeners will hold their Fall Plant Sale Saturday, Sept. 27, in the Angelina County Farmers’ Market, 2107 S. Medford Drive, Lufkin. Gates will open at 8 a.m., and the sale ...

If you want perennial plants to settle in as quickly and easily as possible, it pays to get them in the soil at the right time. Perennials planted in summer are more at risk of transplant shock, while ...