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, ...

Wait to cut back asparagus until ferns turn brown so the plant stores enough energy for next year. Prune after the first frost, or delay until early spring if ferns stay green. Never prune once new ...

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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 ...

Cut sedum back in spring, trim in early summer, and clean up in fall. Skip pruning in mid-summer and winter to avoid stressing the plant. Pruning keeps sedum strong, compact, and blooming well. Sedum ...