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Cut Back Grasses and Perennials

Gardora — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:29:09 +0000

Did you already cut back ornamental grasses and other perennials? You need to make way for the new growth.

Gardora — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:45:53 +0000

Cut back late summer and autumn flowering Clematis to the lowest pair of strong buds: mulch and feed at the same time.

Gardora — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:34:29 +0000

Hellebore leaf spot can be a problem on old foliage: cutting back the old leaves should control the problem.

Gardora — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:10:34 +0000

Ornamental vines, ivy, Virginia creeper and Boston ivy can be cut back now: keep them away from windows and doors.

Gardora — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:06:57 +0000

Start cutting back grasses and other perennials left for winter interest.

Gardora — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:29:16 +0000

Wisteria can be pruned now: cut back the sideshoots shortened by summer pruning to two or three buds.

Gardora — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:16:37 +0000

Cut back leggy Hypoestes (polka dot plant), Pilea (aluminium plant), Coleus
and Tradescantia to encourage new growth.

Gardora — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:34:50 +0000

Tubs and containers should be kept tidy: cut back and remove debris regularly.

Gardora — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:31:37 +0000

Now is a good time to plant cordons: After planting, cut back all laterals longer than 10cm (4in) to three buds.

Gardora — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:19:07 +0000

Ivy is not harmful to trees or sound masonry: if control is still necessary, cut the stems back to the ground.