Perennials How To

How to Select Perennials for All-Season Color

Keeping a flower garden colorful is easy when you include perennials that bloom at different times during the growing season.

6 Tips for Growing Clematis

These long-lived perennial vines have an important role in every flower garden. Read on and learn how to be successful with the "queen of climbers."

How to Divide Perennials

Not all perennials need to be divided, but for many, it's an important way to keep them healthy and attractive. Learn which perennials to divide and how to do it.

How to Stretch the Peony Season

To have peonies in bloom for as long as possible, choose varieties that flower at different times during the season.

How to Plant Bare Root Perennials

Learn about bare-root perennials and the best ways to help these young plants get off to a great start.

5 Tips for Growing Daylilies

Daylilies will grow almost anywhere and bloom for years with little to no attention. Find out how to get the most from these beautiful, hard-working plants.

5 Tips for Growing Peonies

These lush, early summer flowers are the height of elegance, yet they are also tough as nails. If you’re thinking about planting peonies, here are some tips to help ensure your success.

7 Tips for Growing Hostas

Hostas are the go-to perennial for shady gardens. They stay attractive all season, live for decades and require virtually no attention. Learn how to use these easy and rewarding shade-loving plants.

Buyer's Guide for Perennials

When choosing plants for your perennial garden, paying attention to hardiness zone, light requirements and planting time, will go a long way toward ensuring your success.

How to Cut Peonies (video)

In this short video, Hans Langeveld shows when and how to cut peony flowers for great-looking, long-lasting arrangements.

How to Grow Peonies in the South

These long-lived perennials grow best in areas with cold winters. But if you choose the right type of peonies and plant them properly, they can be grown successfully as far south as zones 8 and 9.

Planting and Caring for Perennials

Get your new plants off to a great start with these easy instructions for planting and care.

How to Plant and Divide Bearded Iris (video)

Every flower garden should include bearded iris. See how to plant the rhizomes to ensure abundant flowering and how to divide them when needed.

How to Plant and Grow Astilbes (video)

Astilbes thrive in sun or part shade and produce a beautiful display of midsummer blooms. Learn how to plant and care for these reliable perennials.

4 Ways to Support Peonies

Keep your peonies from flopping by supporting them with stakes, cages, rings or twine.

Pruning Perennials to Control Height and Bloom Time

Learn which perennials can benefit from early summer pruning.

Tips for Using Peonies as Cut Flowers

Learn how to properly harvest and condition your peonies for lush, long-lasting bouquets.