Eventually, most perennials will need to be divided. The plants will tell you when. Look for signs of overcrowding such as smaller leaves, clumps dying out in the center of the plant, smaller or fewer ...

Q: I have a sedum plant that is only one year old and already quite leggy. Should I trim it back at this point or wait until spring? Since it is only a year old, should I wait another year or so ...

Leaves, flowers and fruits are the stars of the plant world and capture our hearts with beauty and delight. But it’s the unsung heroes deep below the surface that are doing much of the hard work.