Q: I have planted lots of shasta daisies to attract pollinators to my backyard. They have flowered beautifully over summer – but now that fall is on the horizon, is it time to cut them back? A: Shasta ...

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Two people deadheading various flowers in a garden - Annie Otzen/Getty Images You've probably heard that you should think twice before pruning your garden in the summer heat. This is good advice, as ...

During the height of summer, plant growth is in full force. And while it's tempting to hold onto as many blooms as possible for as long as you can, it’s sometimes helpful to trim away sections of ...

I prune plants that are overgrown very aggressively. Most gardeners hesitate to prune aggressively enough to get good results. Overgrown plants have little value in your garden, so don’t be afraid to ...

In this video we share how to properly care for our Shasta Daisies (Leucanthemum species). These powerful perennials are an ...

Some plants like creek dogwood have branches or stems that get less vigorous over time and need a good pruning every 2 to 4 years. Winter is the best time for pruning out old stems in garden shrubs.

Winter pruning is a crucial gardening practice that helps maintain the health, shape, and productivity of trees and shrubs. While the cold months may seem like an unusual time to prune, winter is ...

If you look out your window, you might notice a bush has sprouted long shoots seemingly overnight. Many plants are prone to becoming "leggy," or growing tall stems that only sport leaves at the very ...

Welcome to fall, where most of your gardening to-do list involves chopping back the flowers, shrubs, trees and other growing things in your yard. Pruning is such a big part of fall cleanup that it may ...