Ever looked out at your garden in winter and wondered if you should bother with pruning? It can feel odd to fuss over plants that seem lifeless, but this is actually a smart season for some hands-on ...

Chrysanthemums are as welcome and colorful a sign of fall as cheery orange pumpkins. These autumn-blooming perennials come in a wide variety of hues, and they'll reward you with clusters of tiny ...

Don’t prune Black Eyed Susans, sunflowers, or ornamental grasses—they add winter interest. Mums, geraniums, and Christmas ferns stay colorful or green, so no trimming is needed. Wait until spring to ...

Light frosts only harm blooms, but hard freezes can kill mum roots. Use mulch, covers, or shelter for protection; wait until spring to prune. Choose hardy mums for outdoor planting—florist mums need ...

Gardeners have many questions as fall melds into winter. See if these are things you’ve been wondering about. Can I prune my overgrown shrubs back now? You certainly can do tidy-up trimming now but ...