You've probably heard that you should think twice before pruning your garden in the summer heat. This is good advice, as several plants should not be cut back during the hot summer months since it can ...

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Pinching, cutting back and pruning are not terms we usually associate with the perennial garden. However, these practices can benefit many plants, as well as help to improve flowering, growth and ...

Most people think of pruning as a late winter or early spring chore, but cutting back some of your perennials in fall can have major benefits for the plant—and your garden. And as it turns out, you ...

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and phlox all appear to deepen in their colors, providing one last burst of beauty ...

While pruning in fall is ideal for some plants, for others, it could cause damage, eliminate a winter food source, or prevent flowering in the spring.

I got all my roses pruned back in January, which was the appropriate time to get it done. I also got the two large crepe myrtles in my front garden pruned in early March. I also gave my Rose of Sharon ...

Trim them when you repot them. After you pull the plant out of its old pot, examine the plant and its roots. Trim off dead ...

Two people deadheading various flowers in a garden - Annie Otzen/Getty Images You've probably heard that you should think twice before pruning your garden in the summer heat. This is good advice, as ...