March is Spring garden clean up time around here. I don’t usually trim back or divide my perennials in the fall, I usually wait until March to clean out last years growth.
I know many people trim things back in the fall, but I don’t for two reasons.
- The left over foliage helps shield the roots and base plant from winters rough weather.
- Many of the leaves, dried flowers, and seed heads add winter interest to the garden.
So every Spring I clean out the old stuff and throw it on the compost or leaf pile. We also do most of our pruning at the end of February or early March.
It’s a great way to get back in the swing of things in my garden. I usually can’t wait to get out there and start working, and in the fall I’m busy canning and freezing those last minute fruits and vegetables.
I’m also hoping to spread some leaf mold on the vegetable garden before we start preparing it for planting.
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