Cut back perennials in fall if they’re disease-prone or pest-damaged. Wait until spring cleanup to give plants winter protection and wildlife value. Use sharp tools and clean, angled cuts for strong, ...

Gardeners across the state are ready to get outside and garden, and late February is an ideal time to do that. From pruning ...

August sees the peak of many perennials, with flowers starting to wilt and look a little tired as the month progresses. Spring and early summer usually sees the vast majority of blooms, and you might ...

I wish I were as pliable as most plants. Confronted with obstacles to their growth, they can duck, dive, weave, bend, stretch, twist and regenerate at will. Plant a sun-loving climber in a shady spot, ...

I have finally gotten around to working on my mixed shrub and perennial borders at home. A number of tree seedlings have moved in as well as other miscellaneous weeds. Simply weeding and reducing the ...

Early summer maintenance in the garden is a great way to improve the look and health of your perennial garden. By removing flowers, buds and even some of the stems, you can increase the plant health, ...

Most woody plants are dormant through winter, making late winter and early spring the most important pruning window of the ...

The flowers are fading, leaves are falling, and the lawn has lost its summer beauty as we inch into autumn. Drought and intense heat have left many plants struggling, and what was once a beautiful ...