A deer-resistant flower plan works best when scent, texture, and seasonal layering aligns, so beds stay full and damage stays ...

Pruning is a vital part of maintaining a healthy garden, especially when it comes to shrubs. However, many gardeners, from ...

With its velvety blooms that become richer throughout the year and into the summer, the 2026 perennial of the year gives ...

Prepare for spring by repairing winter damage, incorporating cover crops and controlling early-emerging pests.

I wish I were as pliable as most plants. Confronted with obstacles to their growth, they can duck, dive, weave, bend, stretch, twist and regenerate at will. Plant a sun-loving climber in a shady spot, ...

The beginning of February means it is time to consider the big hack job or to simply get snippy with some of your trees, shrubs and perennials. To prune or not to prune, that is the question. The ...

Almost 50% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. Why not become a gardener this year, if you aren’t one already? You may discover that getting your hands full of the earth can be (most of the time ...

Q: When should I prune my rose bushes? They never really go completely dormant, in that they keep their leaves and occasionally bloom throughout the winter. A: Although roses sometimes don’t go ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you ...

Whether to prune perennials in November depends on the type of plant. Plants with powdery mildew should be pruned in fall to prevent spread of disease. Leaving plant growth intact in spring can ...