Some of my coral bells (Heuchera) looked terrible this spring, with dead, woody centers. No problem. The plants were just signaling that they want to be dug up and divided. Dividing coral bells is a ...

How do you propagate coral bells? I had some die out this past winter and I can't find the same variety. I'd like to fill in the bare spots by vegetatively propagating the remaining plants. - Lennie, ...

Q: I have had some coral bells for a few years now, in a shady spot, but this spring they look as if they are growing up out of the ground. What is wrong? Is there anything I can do about it? A: ...

Dividing plants is an easy way to keep your garden healthy and thriving, even as the colder months approach. November is a unique time because many perennials begin to go dormant, which makes moving ...

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 ...

Coral bells (Heuchera spp.) is a plant that earns its keep even when not in bloom. Here is a perennial, especially some of the newer hybrids, that is loved as much for its leaves as for its flowers.

The heuchera species — coral bells — has been around a long time. “Palace Purple” is a well-loved shade plant in gardens everywhere. Its large, burgundy leaves make it a natural for eye-catching ...

Coral bells such as Tiramisu, shown here, brighten the garden throughout the growing season with their colorful foliage. One of the H. villosa hybrids, Tiramisu can stand up to the summer’s heat and ...