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Re: [SG] Cutting back perennials

Hello Pottsey,
        I think this one is a matter of personal preference. Some garden writers
say clean everything up to prevent disease from carrying over, some say
leave it all, others say cut and leave part of the stalks. There is
probably a middle ground in there somewhere. If it is a plant that is of
benefit to wildlife I could consider leaving the remains until they are no
longer of use. Then you can clean up in late winter or early spring before
things begin emerging once more. Some of the flower heads you mention below
contain seeds that the finches love.
        Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
          around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com

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> From: venies.place <venies.place@MCI2000.COM>
> To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
> Subject: [SG] Cutting back perennieals
> Date: Sunday, October 04, 1998 2:52 PM
>
> Should I cut my plants back before winter or leave them as is?  I had
shasta
> daisies, purple coneflower, coreopsis, red hot pokers, and several other
> plants this year.  This was my first year with a new garden.  I am
planning
> on raking my leaves, shredding them and using them to mulch my beds.
>
> Pottsey
> zone5
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