Prune hostas just before a killing frost in your zone for best results. Fall pruning keeps beds tidy, deters pests, and directs energy to spring growth. If missed, let foliage die back naturally and ...

Cutting back hostas too soon in fall can limit root growth needed to survive winter. Removing hosta leaves before winter helps reduce pests and diseases in spring. After a hard freeze kills the ...

Richard’s final recommendation for pruning is bee balm. October is a good time for this as the top section of the shrub ...

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and phlox all appear to deepen in their colors, providing one last burst of beauty ...

The world of perennials is vast, and where one variety might not suit your garden's specific conditions, another could be ...

Pruning your garden now means that your plants will be ready for fresh growth in the spring. Here are the best plants to ...

Henry Homeyer says it is important to clean up the vegetable garden now in order to avoid overwintering diseases.

With carefully curated plants, Ben Hammontree turned a burned-out lawn into a private retreat in an industry-heavy Seattle ...

Those of us with Rose of Sharon planted on our properties for late August colour have had to weed out hundreds of Rose of Sharon seedlings in the spring. I have learned, if you take the time this week ...

With daylight hours dwindling, we are reminded of this quote from Nathaniel Hawthorne: “I cannot endure to waste anything so ...

Similarly, there are differing opinions about cutting back perennials. Leaving the crown intact does protect the plants, ...

With the cold weather approaching, gardeners should take steps to prepare their gardens for winter, including deep watering ...