If you want a garden full of gorgeous big peony flowers next spring, the groundwork starts in November. It's easy to overlook your perennial shrubs once the weather turns cold. Getting your peonies ...
Pruning plants in the fall doesn’t just keep your garden looking neat. It also wards off disease and pests while giving perennials a head start on healthy growth for the spring. Some plants, like ...
Key Points Prune shrubs in fall only after frost when they’ve gone dormant.Avoid heavy cuts early since fall pruning triggers ...
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, ...
As gardening season winds down, November is the best time to cut back many types of plants in your yard, including favorites like bee balm, daylilies, and hostas. Learn from garden experts which ...
AMES, Iowa – Peonies are a beautiful part of any landscape, and they thrive in Iowa. However, they do require some special care and conditions, and can develop problems which must be addressed. Fall ...
Do you know what a secateur is? I encountered the word a few years ago in a magazine featuring Martha Stewart, who was describing the fine points of the secateur she was marketing. A secateur is ...