A few of the perennials in my garden borders are starting to look a bit rough. I was wondering if I should cut them back now or wait until later this fall or even until spring? I want to do what is best for the plants. — Jason Kim, Evanston My goal at home is to leave as many of the perennials up as I can, so there will be winter interest in the garden. I avoid cutting back perennials in my home garden until they look bad.
Some gardeners prefer a clean look with all the plants cut back and a light layer of mulch over the beds. Established perennials do not need to be mulched for the winter. If you decide to cut back the perennials in your beds and mulch, it is best to use a very light layer of mulch of an inch or less. Since I do not cut back my perennial borders in the fall, some leaves blow into the borders and provide a light layer of mulch for the beds. I prefer this more natural look for my garden.
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