The air is feeling chillier by the week, which means it's time to start pruning certain plants before the real cold sets in. Should you cut back geraniums for winter, though? Well, if you want to ...

Tender geraniums won't survive winter in growing zones 9 and below without protection. They can be overwintered indoors as houseplants or cuttings, or kept in a dormant, bare root state. In spring, ...

You’ve probably grown annual geraniums (in the genus Pelargonium) for years. But those plants are cousins to true geraniums (Geranium spp.) or perennial geraniums. These under-utilized flowers deserve ...

Did you hear about the cheapskate who made his pancakes so thin they only had one side? I’m all for being thrifty around the yard and garden, but saving geraniums over winter isn’t just about getting ...

Cutting back perennials is one of those garden chores that sounds simple—grab the pruners, snip, done—but the reality is more nuanced. Some plants thrive with a fall trim, others depend on their ...

Indeed, the long languid days of summer are giving way to softer light and a crispness in the air. We savor these last days of summer as our gardens transition into warm autumnal colors and we enjoy ...