Prune hostas just before a killing frost in your zone for best results. Fall pruning keeps beds tidy, deters pests, and directs energy to spring growth. If missed, let foliage die back naturally and ...

Cutting back hostas too soon in fall can limit root growth needed to survive winter. Removing hosta leaves before winter ...

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and ...

Unlike many plants, hostas don’t need a lot of winter protection. In most zones, they don’t need frost covers or blankets, even during harsh winters. In fact, a season of frost and dormancy actually ...

If you live in an area that is also home to bears, the last thing you want to do is unintentionally draw them to your yard ...

A few steps in fall will ensure beautiful plants come spring. Hostas are an easy way to add interest to the garden because of their large, vivid leaves. The perennials grow well in shady areas, are ...

It’s been very dry across the area lately, creating drought conditions in some spots. With fall being the best time ...

Henry Homeyer says it is important to clean up the vegetable garden now in order to avoid overwintering diseases.

What a beautiful fall season, complete with gorgeous weather! Start bringing your indoor plants back inside if you haven’t ...

Dear Master Gardener: We have Tiger Eyes Sumac, which has beautiful fall color, but sometimes pops up in other places, even ...

Those of us with Rose of Sharon planted on our properties for late August colour have had to weed out hundreds of Rose of ...

When to divide — In Minnesota, early to mid-fall (September through mid-October) is ideal. Aim to divide perennials four to six weeks before the ground freezes, giving roots time to settle in before ...