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, ...

Early summer is when our gardens are just getting into their stride, so the thought of cutting plants back can feel counterintuitive. But give key plants a light prune now, and your garden will look ...

Overwinter your blooms the right way with these top tips. But when should you bring these cheerful plants indoors, and what’s the best way to overwinter geraniums? As is often the case, the answer ...

There are ways to tell if you’ve overwatered a potted plant. If it sends up a periscope and a white flag, you’re keeping it too wet. Many of us bring outdoor container plants indoors for the winter ...

Annual geraniums (Pelargonium) are among the most popular flowering plants grown in gardens. These easy-to-grow, low-maintenance plants provide color to landscapes from May until the arrival of frost.

Indeed, the long languid days of summer are giving way to softer light and a crispness in the air. We savor these last days of summer as our gardens transition into warm autumnal colors and we enjoy ...

Cutting back perennials is one of those garden chores that sounds simple—grab the pruners, snip, done—but the reality is more nuanced. Some plants thrive with a fall trim, others depend on their ...