By -Georgia Lund-  After a long summer of bloom production, perennials are ready for a winter nap. Getting them ready for bed is just a matter of cleaning them up and covering them up. Even though the plants go dormant during the cooling temperatures of fall, there is still a lot of activity going on underneath the soil in the perennial’s roots. A little fall preparation will keep your perennials active and healthy for many blooming seasons to come. Cut BackAfter the first killing frost in late fall, cut back...

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  -By Gabe McNab- Pruning trees and shrubs in your yard are for your benefit as much as it is for the plants. Pruning is essential to maintain the shape and health of a plant, and it is also a good way to encourage new growth and help to reduce the chances of breakage and disease. Both newly planted trees and shrubs, and more mature ones need to be maintained in order to continue to encourage new growth and development. Trees or shrubs that are not properly maintained can become leggy,...

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