Cutting Back Perennials

*Ornamental grasses such as Pampas, Blue Fescue, Sea Oats, etc can be all cut down in the same way. Using shears, cut back the perennial grass clump to a height of 4 inches above ground.

*Day lilies and irises that have dried leaves, can be removed with gentle tug at the base. If the brown dried leaves don't pull off easily, scissors can be used to trim the leaves. Do not pull the leaves off with any force; this may dislodge the bulb.

*Shrubs and roses should have the dead wood removed just below the damaged area. When pruning the dead wood, cut at an angle just below last year's growth.