The main reason for not pruning certain popular herbs in fall is that it reduces their winter hardiness. Aim for spring ...

Fall is the perfect time to get lots of important gardening tasks out of the way. Follow this guide to plan your garden to-dos for the autumn and beyond.

With the first day of fall just around the corner, it's time to start checking off your gardening to-do list. If you already have fully mature plants by this time, specifically if you are growing an ...

Pruning is an important task to help ensure plant health and keep the perennial garden thriving. In my work as a professional gardener, I try to observe the recommended guidelines for pruning shrubs ...

The flowers are fading, leaves are falling, and the lawn has lost its summer beauty as we inch into autumn. Drought and intense heat have left many plants struggling, and what was once a beautiful ...

Pruning can still be done. Contrary to popular belief, pruning can be done year-round. Light, judicious pruning in the fall does not kill plants and is often needed to control straggly and overgrown ...

Is it now OK to take salvia out of one bed and put them in another? Can I add porterweed to a flowerbed at this time? — Barbara You may try and move the salvias now, although it would be better to ...

Coneflowers provide seeds for birds and habitats for beneficial insects. Cutting them back in spring is ideal, but there are ...