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When to Cut Back Perennials in Fall (And What to Leave)

Knowing when to cut back perennials in fall comes down to disease pressure, not tidiness. Cut peonies, bearded iris, hostas and bee balm — leave the rest standing until spring.

KKevin Doyle

Perennial Flower Gardening

How to Prepare Perennial Gardens for Winter by Species

Learn how to prepare a perennial garden for winter species by species — which plants to cut back, which to leave standing, and when to mulch so crowns survive freeze-thaw.

KKevin Doyle

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