Leave them for winter wildlife if you can. A mass of coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) adds a pop of color to a sunny garden from summer and well into fall. With stems that can grow from 18 inches to 4 ...

Herbaceous peonies (Paeonia lactiflora) are among the easiest flowering plants to grow. One key to success is knowing when to cut back peonies and how to properly make your cuts. These perennials ...

Knockout roses should be top of your list if you're looking for low-maintenance, disease-resistant, long-blooming shrubs. These compact, hardy hybrid roses typically reach 3 to 4 feet in height and ...

Prune Knockout roses heavily in late winter or early spring as new growth begins. Lightly deadhead and shape in late summer, stopping two months before frost. For annual pruning, cut back one-third of ...