It's common knowledge that you should be pruning some plants in the fall, but this doesn't necessarily mean they all need attention from your shears right away. While some plants are best trimmed in ...

Here's exactly when to cut back hostas so they come back strong in the spring. Cutting back hostas too soon in fall can limit root growth needed to survive winter. Removing hosta leaves before winter ...

Perennial and grass foliage can add a lot of appeal to the winter landscape while being beneficial for overwintering pollinators and wildlife. That’s why I prefer waiting until early spring to cut ...

Gardeners should prepare for winter by cleaning up vegetable gardens to prevent overwintering diseases. Fall is an ideal time to mulch garden beds with leaves, plant bulbs like daffodils and tulips, ...

Taking care of your garden in November means deciding which perennials to cut back and which to leave alone. This can be tricky because not all plants respond the same way to fall pruning. Knowing ...

It was great to have a few days of decent weather to prepare the garden for winter. Fall clean-up is especially helpful if you have a big garden. I can’t afford to wait until spring to cut back ...

How can it already be the first of November? This year has flown by. The temperatures are preparing us for winter with cool, crisp mornings and pleasant days. This should bode well for fall color, ...