Perennial plants can be trickier than annuals, because you need to learn how to help them thrive season after season. Knowing when and how to complete certain maintenance tasks is vital. And while ...

There are some truly stunning perennial flowers you should plant in May, but you might already have some plants in your garden that need a different sort of care. Pruning flowering plants is a crucial ...

Summer is a great time for gardeners to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine and take advantage of the warm weather to do some gardening. You can prune many plants in early summer. By taking care of ...

Now is the time to prepare your plants for their winter rest. For some plants, this includes pruning to promote health, shape them, and prevent unwanted pests and diseases from taking over during the ...

Most plants should be pruned in the fall when the weather is cool. However, some popular perennial plants can rebloom if they're cut back in summer after their first flowers have faded. Extend the ...

Dear Garden Coach: I have Mexican Hat, Ratibida columnifer, growing in my garden, and it needs to be cut back in late fall after blooming. Is this because they reseed themselves or because it will ...