It’s okay to plant hardy perennials and shrubs 4–6 weeks before the ground freezes. Don't plant if the first expected fall frost is less than 2 weeks away. Wait until spring to plant evergreens, ...

Prune shrubs based on bloom time, cold tolerance, and variety—check what's best for each type. Cut back new wood hydrangeas in fall, but wait until after blooming to prune old wood ones. Remove dead ...

Mums, shown at Calloway's Nursery on Lemmon Avenue in Dallas, are a popular pick for fall gardens because the annal prefers cooler weather. Angela Piazza / Staff Photographer While spring is usually ...

As you're planning your spring garden, one of the first things you'll need to figure out is which plants you want to grow. You may want to consider growing 'Iron Butterfly,' the 2026 plant of the year ...