When To Cut Back Perennials
In the crunch of fall house cleaning and the annual cold-weather cleanup, don’t forget to leave time for garden perennials, too.
Cutting back foliage in the fall can protect flowering plants from disease and provide a clean start for regrowth when winter loosens its grip. But some plants are worth keeping around for the winter if they benefit wildlife and offer visual interest.
Dick Zondag, owner of Wisconsin-based Jung Seed Company, offers tips for 10 perennials to trim this fall and five you can leave alone until spring. Grab a favorite pruner or shears and start trimming.
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Lisa Meyers McClintick