A word about cutting back perennials

Should they stay or should they go?

Hello, friends!

Should they stay or should they go?

I’m convinced The Clash was referring to herbaceous perennials when they recorded that song, and I understand the conundrum: You want things to look nice and tidy over winter, but once things are cut back, you’re stuck looking at a barren landscape.

So I’m here to tell you they should, in fact, stay. Well…