Coneflowers are no-nonsense native plants that grow well with minimal water, fertilizer, and attention. But if you want to ...

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and ...

The newly introduced ‘Sombrero’ series of coneflowers is causing quite a stir at local nurseries. It’s most likely because these coneflowers come in rich vivid colors and bloom all season long. The ...

Coneflowers come in a wealth of fantastic shades and forms, so many that there is sure to be a great coneflower variety for any backyard. These easy-growing perennial plants, also known as Echinacea, ...

Cutting back at the right time can be extremely beneficial for your coneflowers. "Leaving old stems can impede healthy new ...

October can be a great time to do some maintenance in your garden—but there are some perennials you should definitely avoid ...

Q: I seem to remember last year (or the year before), you had an article about pruning back coneflowers, shasta daisies, etc. so they don't get top heavy and fall over. If so, would you please tell me ...

When is a good time to prune my fruit trees? Fall is absolutely the worst time for pruning fruit trees. The best time to prune fruit trees is when the trees are dormant, although under certain ...

Pinching, cutting back and pruning are not terms we usually associate with the perennial garden. However, these practices can benefit many plants, as well as help to improve flowering, growth and ...

Viburnums are a versatile and popular species of shrubs that you should not prune in October. Whether you have a deciduous or evergreen variety, viburnums are another shrub that produces flowers on ...