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 ...

Knowing when to prune your perennials can make a big difference in your garden’s health and appearance. Some perennials should be cut back in the fall to reduce pests and diseases like powdery mildew ...

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 ...

Climate is a factor when considering whether and when to cut back perennials for winter. Cut back plants that show signs of or are susceptible to fungal infections and pests. Wait until spring to cut ...

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 ...

Leaving your perennial plants standing through winter has pros and cons. Perennials with pests or diseases, or those you don't want to self-sow should be cut back in fall. Leaving perennials standing ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pruning is a crucial May gardening task, but knowing which flowering plants to trim, and how to do it properly, can make all ...

This mild winter is leaving gardeners wondering, will snow still come? Bulbs are emerging, trees are budding and some perennials never died back. So, when and how to approach spring cleanup of your ...

Dahlias, amaranth, and mint make a lovely bouquet together. Grow the best flowers for cutting gardens with these floral superstars, including the best perennials for cut flowers. Growing flowers to ...