In late summer or fall, Cercospora fungus causes brown spots on hydrangea leaves. The plant looks unsightly but usually ...

Dividing perennials helps rejuvenate plants, ease overcrowding, and expand your garden. While it's not for every plant, it's ...

Hydrangeas that bloom on old wood can finish flowering so late in the season that pruning them after they bloom may not leave enough time for them to form flower buds for next year. It’s often best to ...

Find out which kind of hydrangea you're growing before you attempt to prune the plant in the fall. If you have these types, ...

The most common reason for a lack of flowers on hydrangeas is that they were pruned at the wrong time of the year.

In regards to the latter, if you want healthy zinnias, avoid growing these popular plants near them. Zinnias make great ...

For gardeners who don't want the growing season to end as fall brings colder temperatures, it’s time to consider pulling some of those summer annuals and replacing them with pansies.

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 ...

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 ...

Wondering what to prune in October? Even though there are some plants you should never prune in autumn, it’s the prime time to give others a trim before the colder weather sets in – especially ...

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.