Dividing after flowering is best because it allows the plant to put energy into root and leaf growth instead of flower production. Now is a great time to propagate or divide astilbe, garden lily, lily ...

Q:We have a semi-shady area where we are starting a new flower bed. Would astilbe be a good plant to try there? Astilbe are so beautiful, but I have tried them in a couple of places that are full sun ...

Do you know why the flower went to the dentist? It needed a root canal. Flowers don’t need dentists, of course, but humans do come in handy for other flower tasks. For example, most perennials thrive ...