Prune hostas just before a killing frost in your zone for best results. Fall pruning keeps beds tidy, deters pests, and directs energy to spring growth. If missed, let foliage die back naturally and ...

Spring trimming sets the tone for how your shrubs look and perform over the next twelve months. Cut at the wrong time, remove the wrong wood, or reach for the wrong tool, and you lock in problems that ...

Gardeners often ask, “When is the best time to cut back the dead tops of herbaceous perennials (stems die back to the ground each year)?” “Should we cut them in fall as the tops fade?” “Or wait until ...

Making that first cut of the year with your mower is crucial to getting your lawn off on the right foot. Mow to the wrong height, with dull blades or in poor soil conditions and you can stunt your ...