Leaving your perennial plants standing through winter has pros and cons.

October can be a great time to do some maintenance in your garden—but there are some perennials you should definitely avoid pruning. This is due to several reasons. Often, these plants provide a ...

Every gardener knows that timing is everything, but when it comes to perennials, waiting to cut them back can feel counterintuitive. The urge to tidy up before winter is strong, yet holding off can ...

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 ...

More is *more* if you want abundant displays this year ...

Winter pruning takes advantage of the plant’s dormancy. With sap flow slowed and leaves gone, structural flaws are easy to ...

Viola × wittrockiana, commonly referred to as pansies, are like cabbages and leafy greens in that they love a little bit of ...