Knowing when to prune your perennials can make a big difference in your garden’s health and appearance. Some perennials should be cut back in the fall to reduce pests and diseases like powdery mildew ...

After a long winter, gardeners start to get a little impatient in March. That first deceptive stretch of mild weather comes, and suddenly the whole yard looks a little worse for wear. But don’t clean ...

Leaving the remains of last season’s perennials in place over winter provides valuable food and shelter for a wide variety of wildlife, but the time does come to cut them back before the new growth ...

Electric hedge trimmers are perfect for cutting back ornamental grasses. CONTRIBUTED Electric hedge trimmers are perfect for cutting back ornamental grasses. CONTRIBUTED Last Sunday and Monday were ...

This mild winter is leaving gardeners wondering, will snow still come? Bulbs are emerging, trees are budding and some perennials never died back. So, when and how to approach spring cleanup of your ...