Which Perennial Flowers to Cut Back This Spring

Spring is slowly creeping in and we're getting tempted to start cleaning up the garden. Just as a reminder, here's a (rather long) list of perennial plants that prefer to be cut back in the spring. Obviously one look around your garden will tell you what needs attention. But in case you're making a to do list or wondering why a certain plant doesn't seem to have made it through the winter, this list is a useful tool.

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