Lily of the valley, Convallaria majalis, is a fragrant, spring-flowering perennial. While its white, bell-shaped blooms are pretty, and it can make a ground cover plant for often-trickier shadier ...

October is a great month for transplanting certain trees, shrubs and perennials and also for planting bulbs such as tulips, crocus and daffodils for a more colorful spring. If you have not yet ...

Q : My late husband loved the tiger lilies and several years ago planted some among the shrubbery along the front of our house. They bloom every year but really don't do well in spreading like he ...

QWhen and how do you dig up and transplant lilies of the valley? ASpring is a good time to dig up and transplant lilies of the valley. Do it as soon as new growth begins. Just stick your spade under ...

Q: Can I plant lily bulbs now? I see the bulbs for sale at the nursery, but I always thought lily bulbs needed to be planted in the spring. -- W., e-mail M.B.: Lilies that bloom in the summer can be ...

“Viracocha” Daylillies in bloom. The easiest way to divide a perennial like day lily with entangled roots is to dig and lift the entire clump from the soil. Next use a small saw -- like the type used ...