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Flowerbed Maintenance to Do in the Fall

I'm constantly getting messages asking how to prepare a flowerbed for winter, including what to clean up and trim back in the fall. I totally get that it feels nice to clean up and cut plants back. The best advice I can give is: less is more! If you read no further, as a general rule, most items should not be touched in the fall. SUBSCRIBE for more great videos! http://bit.ly/WyseGuide Like my page on Facebook: http://bit.ly/WyseGuideFB Visit my website: http://bit.ly/Wyse_Guide Check me out on Instagram: http://bit.ly/WyseGuideIG ------------------------------ WHAT TO DO: Plants that die back to the ground, like peonies and many perennials, can be cut back once their foliage starts to fade. I cut back my peonies and compost the debris. While cutting back, I also give my flowerbeds a final weeding. This gives a head start for a weed-free spring. My beds are all mulched and I leave any fallen tree leaves to add protection over the winter. WHAT TO AVOID: The temptation to prune and shape boxwood, or other evergreens, can be harmful. Pruning spurs growth and late growth that is not hardened off is likely to burn over the winter and turn brown. Other shrubs like hydrangeas are best to leave alone until spring. Whether a hydrangea should be trimmed is determined by what variety they are. Before you do any trimming, make sure to research your type. Overall, I leave most clean up until spring. During hard winters, the debris from plant material helps insulate plants and insects. This is one of those times where you can sit back, relax, and put the pruner away! #gardentip #gardenknowhow #gardener #iowagarden #zone5garden