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Cutting back perennials? How to do it the right way without risking next year’s blooms
Key Points 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 ...
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Cut back these 8 tired perennials before August ends – for an extra flush of blooms this year
Beds and borders looking weary? Don't let them go to seed. Cutting back these key perennials before the end of August can ...
Q. My neighbor told me I needed to cut back some of my leggy perennials now because the result will be better plants later in the year. Is he correct? A. Yes, cutting back plants that are leggy now is ...
After a long winter, gardeners start to get a little impatient in March. That first deceptive stretch of mild weather comes, and suddenly the whole yard looks a little worse for wear. But don’t clean ...
Electric hedge trimmers are perfect for cutting back ornamental grasses. CONTRIBUTED Electric hedge trimmers are perfect for cutting back ornamental grasses. CONTRIBUTED Last Sunday and Monday were ...
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