Re: another post-freeze question

Wendy wrote: The leaves are all bronzed and curled, but the
stems still look green and alive.  A local nursery told me not to cut
anything back on any of my plants just yet.  The dead stuff would
provide a buffer against deeper damage with another freeze.  So should I

just continue to leave everything alone until I see signs of new
growth?

Good nursery advice ... Waiting to cut stems after the plant recovers
and is vigorous will give the plant a better chance to ward off boring
insect pests.

Paul Harrar
Nevada City, CA (Zone 7, 2,700 feet)
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