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August sees the peak of many perennials, with flowers starting to wilt and look a little tired as the month progresses. Spring and early summer usually sees the vast majority of blooms, and you might ...

To cut or not to cut? That is the perennial question—pardon the pun—when it comes to cutting back plants in fall. With perennials, there is no one perfect time to cut back plants as a group. Some ...

Most plants prefer to be pruned when the weather is cool in spring or autumn. However, some popular perennials can rebloom if they’re cut back in summer after their first flowers have faded. Extend ...

It can be tricky to know when to prune which plants. Do it at the wrong time and you run the risk of removing unopened flower buds, thus stripping the plant of its soon-to-be flowers. But pruning is ...

Find out what to prune in March and April — and which plants to leave alone — with expert tips to protect spring blooms and encourage healthy growth.