Lilacs are beautiful flowers that put on a show in the spring, so it may be tempting to cut them back in the fall. However, October is one of the worst times to prune them.

You can leave perennials alone for winter interest and shelter for wildlife, but if you’d prefer to keep your garden looking tidy, October is the prime time to trim them. You shouldn’t be giving ...

Be ready to move half-hardy and tender plants such as pelargoniums, some salvias and fuchsias in October. They need to be cut back to around half their height and moved indoors, either into a ...

Even if your shrubs are looking a bit forgotten, fall pruning can damage new growth or remove future flowers. Don't prune these plants in October.

Roses are starting to slow down now that the weather is getting colder, so it is important to pay attention to their leaves at the moment to keep them healthy ...

Roses are a sight to behold in the garden when they are at their best, and part of the journey that leads to brilliant flowers is keeping the stems in check.

Many gardeners say you should wait until the end of winter to prune your rose bushes, but a light cut in the fall can help prepare the plants for cold weather.

Deadheading in October isn't advised for many plants, but it's a good way to control self-seeding and maybe even get one last round of blooms for the season.

1. Ivy Ivy (Hedera helix) is one of the most valuable late-season plants for wildlife. Its small, greenish-yellow flowers appear from September to November and are a rich source of nectar for bees, ...

Roses declare themselves in gardens in BIG LETTERS. They can’t help it. It is in their DNA. There are very few plain vanilla roses. But don’t ever underestimate the power of vanilla. It can be a best ...

Viburnums are a versatile and popular species of shrubs that you should not prune in October. Whether you have a deciduous or evergreen variety, viburnums are another shrub that produces flowers on ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Planting bare-root roses in autumn is the secret to beautiful blooms next year. An easy (and cheaper) ...