Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pink and white astilbes in bloom. - Alex Manders/Shutterstock Astilbes are showy flowering perennials that produce fluffy plumes ...

With fall in full swing, gardening might not be top of mind—but October is actually the perfect time to tackle a few essential tasks that will give your garden a strong start next spring. One of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Season-long color for the shade is hard to come by, yet one plant can deliver even in dark areas of the yard. Astilbe - or False goat's beard - gives you that much-needed color for shade, along with ...

Most people start thinking about their summer garden in early spring; starting seeds, spreading mulch and trimming outdoors and stocking up on any essentials at your local garden center. But did you ...

The colorful blooms of false spirea, or astilbe, brighten even the darkest corners of your garden. Tall, feathery plumes in white, peach, lavender, and variations of red ranging from pink to crimson ...