These questions and answers have been edited and condensed for clarity. Q: Would cutting a lawn shorter help prevent or reduce the vole damage over winter? A: Yes but not too short. Cut it down to ...

If your hydrangeas are grown in containers, rather than directly in your yard, October is a good time to move them into a sheltered position. This will protect them from strong winds and frost.

The first week of October is a great time to replant, reinvent and restyle your porch and patio planters.

As the vibrant blooms of summer begin to fade, hydrangea owners may be considering what needs to be done in autumn to protect their plants over winter and ensure they thrive next summer. According to ...

Pruning certain shrubs in the fall encourages new growth that winter temperatures will damage and, for many shrubs, reduces blooms for the next season. Learn why fall is the worst time to prune most ...

For the gardener, those deciduous leaves that are starting to fall now are a powerful soil amendment that can be had for free. Instead of bagging those leaves for the landfill, rake them into your ...

Commonly called Chinese fringe flower, this popular shrub is another old wood bloomer. Pruning in the fall will remove the buds that have set for next spring's show of pink, fuchsia, or white flowers.

Prune hydrangeas the right way this fall to avoid ruining next spring’s blooms. Learn the exact cut each variety needs to thrive.

Hydrangeas need attention in autumn, especially in climates with harsh winter weather. Here's what to do to prepare your shrub for dormancy and the cold season.

Hydrangeas are a popular garden plant, loved for their large, showy blooms but if you want to enjoy a beautiful display of flowers next year, it's important to prune them at the right time ...

Too many people assume they can plant perennials and forget about them. Hour for hour, annual gardens are probably less work for the show they provide.