Climate is a factor when considering whether and when to cut back perennials for winter. Cut back plants that show signs of or are susceptible to fungal infections and pests. Wait until spring to cut ...

The gloved hand of a gardener cutting back a faded plant with red pruners - Igor Paszkiewicz/Shutterstock It's common knowledge that you should be pruning some plants ...

Pruning is often done during winter dormancy, but this group of fast-growing perennials flowers on new growth and can handle ...

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 ...

Perennial and grass foliage can add a lot of appeal to the winter landscape while being beneficial for overwintering pollinators and wildlife. That’s why I prefer waiting until early spring to cut ...

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 ...

Preparing perennial beds for winter does not require a full clear-out. A few considered tasks now will protect your plants ...

A gardening expert urged gardeners to take care of their perennial plants to stop them from growing wild and unruly.