Beautiful red and yellow daylilies in bloom - Alex Manders/Getty Images Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are lovely, low-maintenance perennials that don't require a lot of specialized care, making them a nice ...

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 ...

Two people deadheading various flowers in a garden - Annie Otzen/Getty Images You've probably heard that you should think twice before pruning your garden in the summer heat. This is good advice, as ...

Every garden has its own rhythm, and figuring out when to cut back your plants can make all the difference. Some plants need ...

The month of March is for the lionhearted as hints of spring coax gardeners outdoors, but only the brave will actually plant, prune and prepare the soil this first week of March. Winter is still ...

Perennial plants can be trickier than annuals, because you need to learn how to help them thrive season after season. Knowing when and how to complete certain maintenance tasks is vital. And while ...

Question. I have tried several times to grow daylilies, a northern favorite of mine but they slowly decline. Is there a secret to growing them in Central Florida? Answer. One grower mentioned he ...

Last May, I had the pleasure and privilege of visiting Marsha Crisler’s beautiful Crawford Daylily Gardens in Crawfordville. As the numerous deer that regularly visit my yard prevent me from ...

Last Sunday and Monday were perfect days to prune. In addition to pruning trees and shrubs, it’s also time to cut back perennials, including roses. If any of my perennials look good through the winter ...

Getting the timing right is key because pruning daylilies at the wrong time can make plants flower less. Cutting back daylilies in the spring is better, as it gives them time to store energy in the ...