Cut back perennials in fall if they’re disease-prone or pest-damaged. Wait until spring cleanup to give plants winter protection and wildlife value. Use sharp tools and clean, angled cuts for strong, ...

Early spring pruning can help some perennials thrive, but others need more time.

The pruners are clean, the days are getting longer, and the garden is stirring after months of dormancy. March is when the ...

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Along with all your other garden chores this autumn, such as raking leaves and planting spring bulbs, you may need to attend to your perennials. But before cutting anything back, wait for the first ...

COLORADO, USA — The great things about perennials are that they live a long time and don't need much maintenance. Even so, some need attention when they get floppy or after they bloom. This will ...

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Perennial and grass foliage can add a lot of appeal to the winter landscape while being beneficial for overwintering pollinators and wildlife. That’s why I prefer waiting until early spring to cut ...

It was great to have a few days of decent weather to prepare the garden for winter. Fall clean-up is especially helpful if you have a big garden. I can’t afford to wait until spring to cut back ...

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 ...