Additionally, if plants are pruned too early in the fall, the plant may push out a final surge of new growth. Often this new growth is not vigorous enough to survive winter, as the perennial’s mature ...
Key Points Prune hostas just before a killing frost in your zone for best results.Fall pruning keeps beds tidy, deters pests, and directs energy to spring growth.If missed, let foliage die back ...
Winter is usually the ideal slow time in the yard or garden to cut things back and tidy up. But pruning certain plants when it's cold can actually harm them.
Fall is the best time to divide perennial plants that flower in the spring or summer months. Discover the benefits of plant division and which plants respond well to regular division.