Keeping perennials tidy now helps prevent pests, diseases, and messy beds later:
Yarrow Cut stems to stop self-seeding.
Coneflowers Leave for birds or cut back.
Columbine Prune to prevent leaf miners.
Hostas Remove mushy leaves after frost.
Peonies Trim stems to stop botrytis.
Daylilies Cut back to prevent rot.
Bee Balm Remove spent stems at ground level.
Phlox Trim to prevent powdery mildew.
Blanket Flower Cut stems after bloom.
Time to give them a trim healthier growth next spring!
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