Perennials with pests or diseases, or those you don't want to self-sow should be cut back in fall. Leaving perennials ...

October can be a great time to do some maintenance in your garden—but there are some perennials you should definitely avoid pruning. This is due to several reasons. Often, these plants provide a ...

Every gardener knows that timing is everything, but when it comes to perennials, waiting to cut them back can feel counterintuitive. The urge to tidy up before winter is strong, yet holding off can ...

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 ...

Whether you’re someone who regularly cuts back your perennials or has considered doing so during your fall clean-up, you’ve come to the right place. While cutting back perennials can be a best ...

Winter pruning takes advantage of the plant’s dormancy. With sap flow slowed and leaves gone, structural flaws are easy to ...

Looking for a way to improve your perennials' appearance, keep them blooming, and boost their health? Cutting them back can accomplish those goals and more. While several pruning techniques are ...

Viola × wittrockiana, commonly referred to as pansies, are like cabbages and leafy greens in that they love a little bit of ...

Growing cut flowers in your yard can brighten your indoor spaces during the winter. Flowers like Dianthus, Pansies, Snapdragons, and Calendula can be grown in Brevard during the winter. To make cut ...

Instead of leaving your garden barren in winter, choose from these winter flowers that thrive in cold temperatures, from winter jasmine to snowdrops.