As far as summer perennials go, catmint is at the top of horticulturist Christine Froehlich’s list for pruning. "The number ...

After many years working as a professional gardener, these are my go-to plants to prune in July, for a thriving yard in the ...

Although you might want to spruce up the look of your lilac bushes, it’s best to skip pruning lilacs in summer and fall. Lilacs only bloom on old wood, meaning they form their spring flower buds ...

Large tree-form lilac would benefit from pruning In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about why cucumbers might be ailing and what to do about mushrooms in the lawn.

NOTHING quite matches the relaxing scent of lavender during a warm spring and summer evening. Although it is a quintessential ...

Flowering shrubs are a mainstay of a garden, offering privacy, borders, and beautiful blooms in different seasons. Here are some of the most common to grow.

Today’s column introduces guidelines for year-round gardening for herbaceous perennial plants that are native to a ...

You can see me pictured with an interesting fuchsia growing in the garden, arborescens, originating from Central America, it is an erect, ...

The summer swings into full flourish with the Glorious Fourth. And gardens swing into full flower and fruitfulness ...

When selecting plants for an outdoor space, it’s easy to let your eyes do the picking. While pots of bold, colorful flowers always cheer up an outdoor space, don’t overlook another key sense: ...