Pruning is necessary for many perennials as they begin to fade, but these plants could be damaged by the process or even die ...

Ekholm suggests not cutting back cardinal flowers. “Lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower) is also an excellent choice to leave ...

Most people think of pruning as a late winter or early spring chore, but cutting back some of your perennials in fall can ...

When it comes to pruning, timing is essential. If pruned in September, some plants will not flower next year or will lose ...

Crape myrtles are also plants to never prune in September. This is because a trim now will encourage soft new growth to shoot, which is the last thing you want going into fall and winter. An early ...

September is a busy month in the garden with a variety of tasks to be done - pruning being one of them. Monty Don has shared ...

Fertilizers, especially liquid formulations, are best applied in the morning, too, as they should be watered in to ensure ...

Fall pruning for hostas isn’t required, but it can tidy beds and reduce pests. Experts share when and how to trim for healthier plants before winter hits.

Light trimming and full pruning can make way for lush lavender blooms next season. Depending on type, there are several times ...

Rooting tip cuttings from parent plants is a way to produce new plants that are copies of the parent. It's fairly easy to do ...

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, ...

SAVING SEEDS: Collect seeds from your flowers to plant next year. They include warm-season annuals such as cosmos, cleome, ...