Gardeners can either prune asters in the fall or not—it's a personal choice. Fall pruning creates a tidier yard and limits disease and pest infestation. Leaving asters unpruned produces a natural ...

Asters are cold-hardy perennials that add vibrant color to any garden with their cheerful, daisy-like blooms in shades of purple, pink, blue, and white. They bloom from late summer to early fall, ...

There are some truly stunning perennial flowers you should plant in May, but you might already have some plants in your garden that need a different sort of care. Pruning flowering plants is a crucial ...

Summer is on its way out, and it's time to think how to carry your garden into the next season. There's a host of autumn bloomers to choose from, of course, but if you just add one to your plot, let ...

Between spring’s first flowers and summer’s blooms, a little pruning can pay off in a big way. From perennials that tend to get leggy to plants that rebloom after a good trim—and flowering shrubs that ...

Late May to early June is the perfect time for the Chelsea chop. What is the Chelsea chop? It is the practice of pruning the tops off of many of your perennials for bushier growth and better blooms.