Additionally, if plants are pruned too early in the fall, the plant may push out a final surge of new growth. Often this new growth is not vigorous enough to survive winter, as the perennial’s mature ...

Key Points Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots.In summer, ...

To refresh tired summer gardens, an expert recommends annuals that prefer the cold and provide a pop of color, like winter ...

“My rule of thumb is to divide a plant into three to five growth points,” says James, who uses two garden forks to gently ...

The first week of October is a great time to replant, reinvent and restyle your porch and patio planters.

Pruning boxwoods out of season can harm your shrubs by promoting tender new growth before its time. Get tips on ideal ...

Pruning certain shrubs in the fall encourages new growth that winter temperatures will damage and, for many shrubs, reduces ...

I’d never seen such sights. That production soon shifted to Florida and California, also offshore, and large breeding programs were begun in Holland, Japan, England, and elsewhere in the U.S. These ...

October is a busy month in the pruning calendar, with many plants needing to be cut back to ensure they return next year ...

While potted mums are standard autumn decor, these perennials can also be planted. To enjoy your mums year after year, try this to preserve the plant's energy.

Trimming your fruit trees at the wrong time can reduce the tree's total fruit production, its tolerance for cold weather, and ...

Doug Wells, a retired Army veteran and professional skydiver, is the proud owner of Wells Family Nursery. Together with his ...