How to Cut Back Perennials in Fall: What to Cut and What to Leave Standing

Wondering which perennials to cut back in fall—and which ones are better left standing? Here’s a practical guide to cleaning up daylilies, hostas, peonies, irises and more while leaving beneficial winter interest behind.

Once the first few hard frosts arrive, my perennial garden starts looking a little less like the garden I enjoyed all summer and a little more like… well, a garden that has officially given up for the year. 😂

Leaves turn yellow, stems flop over, and suddenly I’m standing outside with pruning shears wondering:

Do I cut all of this down?

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