Sophie shares tips for pruning nepeta. Many plants will tell you when they need pruning, and the Six Hills Catmint (Nepeta cv.) in Sophie’s garden is screaming for a haircut. After its first flush of ...

Two people deadheading various flowers in a garden - Annie Otzen/Getty Images You've probably heard that you should think twice before pruning your garden in the summer heat. This is good advice, as ...

August sees the peak of many perennials, with flowers starting to wilt and look a little tired as the month progresses. Spring and early summer usually sees the vast majority of blooms, and you might ...

During the height of summer, plant growth is in full force. And while it's tempting to hold onto as many blooms as possible for as long as you can, it’s sometimes helpful to trim away sections of ...

Despite a few monthly gardening jobs (including regular weeding), our gardens don’t usually demand too much help from us: nature knows what to do without our interference. However, some plants ...

To cut or not to cut? That is the perennial question—pardon the pun—when it comes to cutting back plants in fall. With perennials, there is no one perfect time to cut back plants as a group. Some ...