Plants to prune now (before a frost), after a frost, or not at all for a few of our more popular flowers in our gardens

Thank you to member, Kaki Power, for providing the November tip of the month! 

• Don’t prune Black Eyed Susans, sunflowers, or ornamental grasses—they add winter interest.
• Mums, geraniums, and Christmas ferns stay colorful or green, so no trimming is needed.
• Wait until spring to prune hydrangeas and ferns to protect next season’s blooms
• Trim back your hostas in the fall to improve your garden’s appearance and prevent slug eggs from overwintering. 
• Prune your peonies in the fall to stop its mildew spores from overwintering.