7 Plants to Prune Before Winter Hits
A few garden plants respond best to a late-fall trim. Learn which ones to cut back now, which ones to leave, and how to prune safely before winter.
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How to Clean and Sharpen Pruning Shears
Keep hand pruners cutting cleanly with a simple home routine for removing sap, sharpening the bevel, disinfecting blades, and preventing rust.
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Best Garden Tools Deals to Upgrade Your Yard on a Budget
Looking for smart garden tools deals? Here’s how to choose useful, durable gear that makes planting, pruning, watering, and cleanup easier.
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September Fuchsia Care: 6 Steps for Better Blooms
Give fuchsias the right late-season care in September to extend flowering now and help hardy and tender plants transition smoothly into cooler weather.
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The Simple September Rose Cleanup That Boosts Spring Blooms
A quick September tidy-up can help roses head into winter healthier and set them up for stronger blooms next spring.
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When to Cut Back Coneflowers for Healthy Blooms
Learn when to cut back coneflowers, when to leave them standing, and how to trim them in spring or fall for healthier plants and winter interest.
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September Stagger Pruning for Fuller Fall Borders
Give tired autumn borders a quick refresh with selective September pruning that reduces flopping, improves airflow, and extends blooms without sacrificing color.
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5 Perennials to Leave Standing Until Spring
Some perennials look better, help wildlife, and protect themselves when left alone in fall. These five are best cut back in spring, not autumn.
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September Lavender Care: 5 Tasks for Better Blooms
Give lavender a quick September reset with light pruning, less water, and a few simple checks so plants head into winter healthy and bloom strongly next year.
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Can You Trim a Neighbor’s Tree Overhanging Your Yard?
Branches crossing the fence line can be frustrating, but trimming a neighbor’s tree isn’t always as simple as grabbing loppers. Here’s what to check first.
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5 Garden Rules You Can Break in Mid-August
By mid-August, some common garden chores stop helping and can even work against your plants. Here’s what to ease up on and what to do instead.
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How to Prune Tomato Plants for More Fruit
Pruning tomato plants can improve airflow, simplify care, and help direct more energy into fruit. Here’s how to do it without overcutting.
