One pounding rainstorm can turn a picture-perfect flower bed into what looks like a botanical traffic accident. Tall stems ...

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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. But before cutting anything back, wait for the first few frosts. Then trim plants so that several inches of the stem remain. That ...

August is the height of summer and the time when many of us are outside non-stop enjoying our gardens and making the most of the sunshine. But if your flowers and plants are looking past their best ...

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery shares advice from experts on the practice of cutting back perennials in early summer.

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 ...

Electric hedge trimmers are perfect for cutting back ornamental grasses. CONTRIBUTED Electric hedge trimmers are perfect for cutting back ornamental grasses. CONTRIBUTED Last Sunday and Monday were ...

Don't let your hard work wither while you travel. Here are five expert tips to keep your garden thriving this summer.

I made a pact with myself this past spring: I will cut back most of my perennials in the fall rather than wait until the winter (like I did last year). Time got away from me last fall, and I didn’t ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether you're someone who regularly cuts back your perennials or has considered doing so during your fall clean-up, you've come ...