If sage is growing in your garden, you'll want to trim it in spring to promote growth, but don't waste those clippings -- you ...

Now that our unrelenting heat wave has subsided, it's time to help plants rebound for the last two months of the growing ...

I planted a 6-foot chaste tree in the spring in my garden area. The tree had some blooms on it at the time. It has prospered, ...

Perennial plants come back every year, and choosing types with flowers that hummingbirds adore will ensure these feathered ...

As a recovering pessimist, I have become quite adept at not making a big deal out of gardening mistakes. Sometimes, my plan(t ...

I've toured some of the most stunning water-free gardens in the area and am bursting to share these gorgeous transformations ...

Like all the repeat-flowering roses we grow in Louisiana, Knock Out roses should receive a major pruning twice a year. Here's ...

It may be tempting to cut everything back for winter for a tidy garden, but some plants shouldn't be pruned in September to protect them from winter damage.

Key Points Certain weather conditions can make shrubs vulnerable to stress during pruning.Avoid heavy pruning during very dry or hot weather, and aim for cooler weather in early spring or late autumn.

Do you even need to prune lavender in fall? Learn when and how to trim lavender in autumn, plus mistakes to avoid for healthy plants.

September always feels like a season of transition. In the landscape, it’s also the time when many homeowners look at their ...

Key Points Prune rose of Sharon in late winter or early spring—this avoids disease and protects summer blooms.Pruning shapes ...