Pruning is a key task when it comes to caring for Japanese maples, yet many gardeners are left baffled about how to do it ...

Cutting back hydrangeas at the wrong time can affect the next season's blooms. Once new buds form, pruning can result in a hydrangea-free summer.

Cutting back daylilies in the spring is better, as it gives them time to store energy in the fall. Spent foliage over the winter also protects the roots against cold. If you must cut back daylilies ...