Re: Web Search Sites
Dear Lisa,
It is best not to cut things back too soon or even in the case of some
plants, such as penstemons, and plants with open, stems that hollow out
because the water fills them up and damages the crowns, makes them more
succeptable to frost and winter damage. Besides, the skeletal remains stand
as ornaments in the garden giving shape and form, and a shape for the wind
and snow to play with. The best time to cut back in my opinion is in late
winter, late Feb. or early March here in western Washington. Good luck, Sue
Coast
Lisa Roth wrote:
> My sincere thanks to everyone who contributed when I requested search
> sites. I received many that I didn't have before. Makes me wonder if
> that wouldn't be a good idea for the Backyardgardener page....a form to
> enter new links that other gardeners might find useful.
>
> I currently still have many blooms in my garden, and am very hesitant to
> cut back perennials and yank out annuals. I think I'll wait until the
> frost kills them off before I go out to clean up the beds. I know I'll
> probably be wearing gloves then just because I'll freeze if I don't, but
> I can't bear to cut back things that are still blooming. Even some of
> my more tender annuals are still alive and active. We've only had one
> slight frost so far.
>
> Speaking of gloves (and I apologize for being late with this), I
> purchased a pair of gloves at a home and garden show that I wouldn't be
> without. They're cloth, but from the palms up to the top back of the
> fingers (so that it covers the nails) is coated with a rubber (?)
> material. I love these gloves; the coating isn't too thick, so I can
> still feel what I'm doing; they protect when I'm pruning roses; they
> don't make my hands sweat; and, best of all, they're completely
> washable. I've had them for about a year and a half and they're still
> in as good condition as they were when I bought them. The name on the
> back is "Grip M".
>
> Lisa
> CT zone 6
>
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