“Warm-season grasses should be cut back in fall, while cool-season grasses are best trimmed in early spring,” says Niemann.

Know your grass type before you cut. For cool-season grasses, trim off no more than two-thirds of the stems to avoid stressing these plants. In contrast, warm-season grasses need to be cut back to the ...

Diseased or pest-contaminated plant material is an exception; it should be cut back in the fall and properly disposed of (not ...

Winter is also a good time to plant bare-root trees and hardy shrubs in temperate climates. Beyond this, the cold season also demands extra precautions in order to protect your garden. Utilizing mulch ...

Pruning in autumn? Some plants need a rest. Learn which trees and shrubs to trim — and which to leave untouched until spring.

Spring bulbs, which are best planted in October, can be used in "meadowy" ways instead of the usual line-'em-up approach.

Often the first aspect noticed by passersby or guests, gardens and landscaping immediately set the tone for kerb appeal.

If you’ve admired the bright petunias spilling from downtown planters in June, the tidy hay bales and mums on West Road in ...

When fall descends and the garden slows down, birds could use some extra help. That's true whether they're migrating south or ...

Pumpkin Palooza, Hershey Gardens’ most popular event, is returning this year for two weekends of family-friendly Halloween ...

Deer have an aversion to plants that are overly fragrant, fuzzy, thorny, or poisonous, explains Alex Kantor, owner at Perfect ...

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