Discover which perennials to prune in June ...

Gardening and horticulture experts share whether or not you should cut back peonies after blooming.

Some perennials benefit from being allowed to stand through the winter and then cut back in the spring. Certain plants weaken when trimmed in the fall and prefer to have their fallen leaves or intact ...

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 ...

Do you know what a secateur is? I encountered the word a few years ago in a magazine featuring Martha Stewart, who was describing the fine points of the secateur she was marketing. A secateur is ...

If you kept a coleus from the garden last year as a houseplant, you can still start cuttings for transplanting outdoors. I have a coleus on a windowsill in my office at the Garden. Use a sharp, clean ...

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Want to grow perennials that have a long blooming period in your garden? Long-lasting perennials add color, height, and ...

Planting too early can harm plants and soil; wait until nighttime temperatures stay above freezing and the soil is dry. Avoid pruning, cutting back perennials, mulching, and moving overwintered plants ...