Additionally, if plants are pruned too early in the fall, the plant may push out a final surge of new growth. Often this new growth is not vigorous enough to survive winter, as the perennial’s mature ...

Winter is usually the ideal slow time in the yard or garden to cut things back and tidy up. But pruning certain plants when it's cold can actually harm them.

Don't sabotage your chance at beautiful spring blooms by cutting back these plants too early. When temperatures finally drop, working in the garden is so much more pleasant. Fall is the perfect time ...