Ferns are an ancient plant that have been gracing our earth with their feathery fronds for a long, long time. They make a great addition to landscaping since they can fill out thinly planted areas and ...

As we enter the spring season, it’s time to start thinking about our gardens and how we can maintain their beauty and health. Most of us have shady corners or garden beds that don’t get much sun, and ...

I am often asked which perennials to cut back in the fall. This is not a simple question, though cutting them back is. A good set of kitchen or garden shears works the best for me. I cut them back so ...

Don’t prune Black Eyed Susans, sunflowers, or ornamental grasses—they add winter interest. Mums, geraniums, and Christmas ferns stay colorful or green, so no trimming is needed. Wait until spring to ...

February is a good time to do late winter pruning. Roses, some hydrangeas, fruit trees and winter-weary perennials can all be pruned now. Here are some answers to the most asked questions on pruning ...