Climate is a factor when considering whether and when to cut back perennials for winter. Cut back plants that show signs of or are susceptible to fungal infections and pests. Wait until spring to cut ...

With about a month until the start of winter, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to care for your plants during this cold (and often snowy) season. While you might be tempted to cut ...

As winter drags on, many gardeners find themselves anxiously peering at their dormant plants, wondering if they’ve survived the cold. If you’ve ever thought your plant was dead only to discover signs ...

“Homeowners are essentially throwing out the nursery along with the leaves. Beneficial insects that are the base of our food chain live year-round in and among leaves and garden stalks.” The big ...

Winter can be brutal on a garden. Frost, ice, and chilling winds strip life from delicate plants and leave even the hardiest gardeners wondering if anything will survive. But nature has a stubborn ...

Are they dead? Or are they just still “sleeping”? That’s the question home gardeners are wondering as they venture into the landscape and still see a lot of bareness. That’s not abnormal this time of ...

This winter reminds me of the winter of 1991. There was almost no rain all winter. But then, on the vernal equinox, the skies opened and it rained for days. By the rain-year’s end, we had received ...

This is our coldest and snowiest winter in years, adding even more discomfort than usual for gardeners (aka me) hoping for spring. However, I learned a long time ago to enjoy every single day, and ...

DENVER — This is the time of year when we most appreciate evergreens in our gardens and in our homes. To keep cut greenery fresh, spray it with an antidesiccant spray. You can purchase this at your ...

Cold weather is coming, but your garden doesn’t have to suffer. Whether you’re wrapping up your tomato plants or just trying to keep your tools from rusting, these fall garden must-haves – all less ...

As winter arrives in the Kansas City area, we’ll have more days when snow and ice cover everything outside. During this time, it is beneficial to have winter interest plants that still provide beauty ...