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what DOES need pruning?

Discussion in 'Gardening' started by Fractual_, Oct 11, 2004.

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  1. lizm

    lizm Member

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    I prune a lot of perennials to make them bloom later or grow shorter (not need staking), deadheaded ( ;) )and so on.

    A really good book about pruning perennials is this one:

    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0881924148/

    ... my mom gave it to me awhile back and I've found it to be really helpful, also good info on maintenance needs in general.
     
    lizm, Nov 22, 2004
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  3. teepi

    teepi living my dream

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    Good advice Liz,

    Especially about the staking.
    My delphiniums sometimes blow over.

    when I put in annuals in the spring I plant them, then clip off about a third of the whole plant. This will make them bushier and also take transplant shock better.
    I leave the seed heads on my perrenials till spring, so the birds can have some seeds. They help spread the plants around also....via pooping.
     
    teepi, Nov 23, 2004
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