Coneflowers provide seeds for birds and habitats for beneficial insects. Cutting them back in spring is ideal, but there are some times when fall is best.

The newly introduced ‘Sombrero’ series of coneflowers is causing quite a stir at local nurseries. It’s most likely because these coneflowers come in rich vivid colors and bloom all season long. The ...

Coneflowers are pruned at specific times throughout the year to avoid damaging developing flower buds. There are several different pruning techniques you can use, depending on your plant goals. Spring ...

Timing is everything—and it may be better to wait. Cutting back coneflowers helps them stay healthy by clearing old stems and improving air flow for new growth. It’s usually best to wait until spring ...

With winter on its way out, your itch to work the soil has certainly grown stronger. Besides, isn't it about time your ...

Most people think of pruning as a late winter or early spring chore, but cutting back some of your perennials in fall can have major benefits for the plant—and your garden. And as it turns out, you ...

Pruning is an important task to help ensure plant health and keep the perennial garden thriving. In my work as a professional gardener, I try to observe the recommended guidelines for pruning shrubs ...

Summer may be half over but our flowering annuals and perennials still have a big show to put on. Deadheading, or removing spent blooms as they fade, is an essential summer chore if you want to keep ...

The Sunseekers collection of Echinacea are bred for compact form, bountiful flowers and petals that don’t reflex. Treat suckers when small with glyphosate (Roundup, Zero) wipe-on gel or spray. Organic ...