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A word about cutting back perennials

Should they stay or should they go?

Oct 24, 2021
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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…

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