Some of these plants flower on old wood, so pruning in October will ruin next year's blooms. Others may suffer from damage or disease if pruned in October.

The one pruning secret experts need you need to know ...

Learn how Hydrangea paniculata’s blooming on current-year growth provides reliable flowers despite winter stem dieback.

'Mulching is one of the most useful jobs you can do for hydrangeas in October,' agrees Pim. 'Applying a layer of organic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. JulieK2/Shutterstock When it comes to pruning, timing is everything. Some plants need to be pruned in fall for a healthier garden ...

Some people leave dry brown blooms on their hydrangea blooms all winter long, while others remove spent blooms in fall. Here’s what pros recommend.

Now that the cool fall weather has arrived, the beautiful flowerheads on your hydrangeas are probably papery and brown. Should you prune them now? It all depends on your growing zone, the type of ...

Don’t risk winter damage that can kill your plants.

Woody or semi-woody perennials, such as Russian sage and lavender, should also be left standing through winter, as their top ...

By JESSICA DAMIANO Fall is garden cleanup time, but that doesn’t mean you should turn your property into a barren wasteland.