Cut back perennials in fall if they’re disease-prone or pest-damaged. Wait until spring cleanup to give plants winter protection and wildlife value. Use sharp tools and clean, angled cuts for strong, ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Along with all your other garden chores this autumn, such as raking leaves and planting spring bulbs, you may need to attend to your perennials. But before cutting anything back, wait for the first ...

In the crunch of fall chores and yard cleanup, you’ll have to carve out some time to tend to your garden perennials, too. It’s important to cut back foliage in the fall to protect flowering plants ...

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