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, ...

August is the height of summer and the time when many of us are outside non-stop enjoying our gardens and making the most of the sunshine. But if your flowers and plants are looking past their best ...

As summer draws to a close and nature transitions to a new season, it's important to prepare your plants and grass for the months ahead. And a good way of doing that is knowing what not to do. While ...

Q: My sedum, which I thought was fall-flowering, is already budding. In past years, they have been quite leggy. Should I pinch them, and if so, how far back? I also have rose campion. How do I make ...

Pruning is often a necessary fall cleanup job that gets your plants ready for spring. Removing dead or damaged wood can prevent the spread of insects or disease. Pruning can allow more air to ...

The third week of July is time for weed wars and victory marches for the best perennials. I was at Bellevue Botanical Gardens on Friday to celebrate the best summer perennials and do a “walk and talk, ...