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Most perennials bloom profusely during a specific season, such as spring, mid-summer or fall. Peonies bloom in late May through early June, tall iris flower in mid-June, and garden phlox blossom ...

Some perennials should be pruned in fall, while others benefit from waiting until spring. This guide provides insight into ...

When most of us think about adding flowers to the garden, our minds naturally go to spring — the peonies ... But how often do we think about fall blooms? If you think about it, having plants ...

When to Divide Perennial Plants: Generally, fall's the best time to divide perennial plants that bloom in spring and summer. (Conversely, spring's the best time to divide fall-blooming plants.) ...

Many perennial plants benefit from being divided every three to five years to improve plant performance. In general, spring and early-summer blooming plants are the best candidates for fall division.

It’s one small upside to fall yard cleanup ... but a plant that is post-bloom is ripe for the taking. Right now, we’re dividing spring- and summer-blooming plants. There are three main ...

For maximum bloom production ... freezing and thawing of the soil during late fall and early spring. The latter tends to cause "frost heaving" in perennials with fleshy roots, such as hosta.