Hostas are easy to care for in summer shade gardens. When fall arrives, here's when to cut back hostas and stop watering and fertilizing them to prepare for winter.

Dividing isn't just a spring gardening task—certain perennials benefit from being divided before the frost hits. Here are ...

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 ...

Strong spring blooms start with one essential step in fall. Knowing when to divide your perennials ensures healthier roots ...

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 ...

The flowering of older, congested clumps of perennials declines over time. Dividing plants every few years rejuvenates them, ...

October is a busy month in the garden, with tasks including pruning stalwart shrubs, refreshing containers and tidying up ...

Be ready to move half-hardy and tender plants such as pelargoniums, some salvias and fuchsias in October. They need to be cut back to around half their height and moved indoors, either into a ...

Don’t forget to dream a little. Fall is the perfect time to start planning next year’s garden. Flip through seed catalogs, ...

Some ground cover plants thrive when planted in the cooler weather. Before the first frost, plant these ground covers to ...

Fall is a fun time of year. After the worst of late summer heat lets up, the cool crisp breezes are a welcome relief. It is ...