Well, if you want to conserve your plants’ health and energy for a fresh flush of growth next spring, it’s a good idea to ...

Learn when to cut back sedum for winter to encourage growth and promote branching. Find out the best way to do it for great ...

Dear Master Gardener: I just planted a Bloomerang lilac. Do I need to protect it over the winter since it is newly planted?

Gardeners in central Ohio know that October is a transition month with changing weather patterns that typically signal the end of the growing season in Ohio for most plants. Locust trees have already ...

When to cut: The best time to cut back ornamental grasses is in spring when plants prepare to green up, but warm-season grasses can also be pruned during their fall and winter dormancy. Remove ...

Viburnums are a versatile and popular species of shrubs that you should not prune in October. Whether you have a deciduous or ...

Even if your shrubs are looking a bit forgotten, fall pruning can damage new growth or remove future flowers. Don't prune these plants in October.

As the year comes to an end, find out what gardening jobs still to be tackled for the "winter wind down." Fhese 5 steps will ...

One of the most important things to do with hydrangeas in autumn is to apply a layer of mulch to the base – this is particularly important at this time of year as mulch helps protect plants from frost ...

Deadheading in October isn't advised for many plants, but it's a good way to control self-seeding and maybe even get one last round of blooms for the season.

Plagued by voles? Our Sask. gardening experts say cheap wooden snap traps baited with peanut butter with a raisin on top work ...

Cover asparagus and rhubarb beds with a mulch of manure or compost. Store garden supplies and fertilizers in a safe, dry ...