Along with all your other garden chores this autumn, such as raking leaves and planting spring bulbs, you may need to attend to your perennials. But before cutting anything back, wait for the first ...

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, ...

Looking for a way to improve your perennials' appearance, keep them blooming, and boost their health? Cutting them back can accomplish those goals and more. While several pruning techniques are ...

Every gardener knows that timing is everything, but when it comes to perennials, waiting to cut them back can feel ...

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 ...

COLORADO, USA — The great things about perennials are that they live a long time and don't need much maintenance. Even so, some need attention when they get floppy or after they bloom. This will ...