DEAR ERIC: I have a lovely hairstylist who has colored and cut my hair for many years. Up until recently I’ve been satisfied with her work, but for the last two times I haven’t liked the cuts. While ...

Cutting back perennials is one of those garden chores that sounds simple—grab the pruners, snip, done—but the reality is more nuanced. Some plants thrive with a fall trim, others depend on their ...