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Should You Cut Back Hostas Now or Wait Until Spring? What to Do for Better Plants Next Year

Key Points Prune hostas just before a killing frost in your zone for best results.Fall pruning keeps beds tidy, deters pests, and directs energy to spring growth.If missed, let foliage die back ...
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Should You Cut Your Hydrangeas If the Flowers Die? What to Do for Better Blooms

It is not necessary to prune back your hydrangeas once the flowers die, but it also won’t hurt. Blooms may be left on the bush to dry naturally, creating visual interest into autumn and winter. If ...