Thinking about planting your perennials for next spring? Consider native North American spring ephemerals instead of planting Dutch bulbs.  

In my mind, this is a time of year for observation and decision-making. As to observation, it would seem that the flowering season is over; ye…

Labor Day is usually looked at as the beginning of fall when the focus is primarily on harvesting and cleaning up the garden. If that is your sole focus now, then you are missing a golden opportunity to turn back the calendar as this is an excellent time to plant.