Salvias are sometimes called “super shrubs,” at least in this column, because they are easy to cultivate; diverse in form, size and blossom color; and well suited for gardens in summer-dry climates, ...

Is it now OK to take salvia out of one bed and put them in another? Can I add porterweed to a flowerbed at this time? — Barbara You may try and move the salvias now, although it would be better to ...

"This column focuses on scheduling plant care and maintenance," writes columnist Tom Karwin. "We begin by reviewing different ...

For many plants, pruning in late winter can ruin your flower display. But for these summer bloomers, it'll have the opposite ...

The genus Salvia is varied in size and color, easy to grow, and trouble-free. It comes to mind because so many specimens exist in my garden, and because this season is the time to schedule cutting ...

‘Hot lips’ salvia in Los Lunas in May 2020. Last month I presented “Pruning Galore” for our monthly “Ready, Set, GROW!” gardening webinar series. I planned to focus on more specific pruning questions ...

Q. I have lots of plants that probably need pruning back in the winter but I’m not sure how much to prune back or when to do it. Plus, it seems to me that they have better protection against frosts ...

I have written about the genus Salvia over the years and mentioned it most recently in a column about seasonal pruning. I regard these plants as “super shrubs” because of the genus’ numerous species ...

Question: Hello - I am still a newbie at using Native Texas plants (but loving them!), and I need pruning assistance. When (and how much) do I prune: hot lips salvia, hummingbird bush (anisthcanthus ...

My garden includes numerous salvias. This genus, the largest in the Sage plant family, is widespread in the world, with 600 species in Central America and South America, 250 species in Central Asia ...