Key Points In fall, cut back hosta leaves, clear debris, and mulch crowns with pine needles for winter protection.Divide plants at least 30 days before frost, or overwinter divisions indoors if you’re ...

Spring is the best time to divide hostas because the shoots are emerging and the leaves haven’t fully unfurled. This reduces ...

Fall is the best time to divide perennials. Revive crowded beds, boost blooms and set your garden up for a stronger spring ...

Gardeners have been urged to avoid two key mistakes in September that can wreak havoc for your plants. As summer comes to an ...

Start (or continue) to clean up dead or diseased plants and remove yellowed leaves. Most spring annuals will be over by now; ...

There are good reasons to divide perennials. They need to thin them occasionally, so their roots don’t get too crowded.