Marigolds can produce sap when cut or handled. This sap can cause skin irritation if it comes into contact with exposed skin, so always wear gloves when handling marigolds. When to Prune .

Evergreens and hedges can be pruned now. All shrubs and hedges should be tapered so the lowest branches are longest and get gradually shorter as you go up the shrub.

Marigolds are wonderfully beneficial for many other plants, making them the perfect companion for any garden. lazybones1987 / Getty Images Marigolds are not only a beautiful addition to any garden ...

Q: What can I prune in the fall? Is it just summer blooming plants? — Felix from Youngstown A: Fall pruning seems to be a common task. I hear it more and more from homeowners. But it is not the ...

Whiteflies can be very destructive, taking down your tomatoes in no time, but planting marigolds nearby offers a colorful distraction. "A flower may be more attractive to an insect than a tomato ...