Pruning Perennials

Many perennials are dormant in winter, which makes it a perfect time to prune. Take a good look at your plant before pruning, though. Different types of plants have specific pruning requirements. You should remove dead or diseased branches on woody perennials, while ornamental grasses can be cut down to the ground so they'll grow full and fresh in the spring.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Pruning: Dr. Edward Gilman

UF/IFAS Publications

• Different Pruning Methods Needed for Different Plants (PDF)
• January in the Tallahassee Garden (PDF)
• Perennial Gardening in Florida
• Pruning to Size (PDF)

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Planting Perennials
• Winter Pruning Chores

Other Sites

• Pruning--University of Minnesota
• Pruning Herbaceous Plants--Penn State Cooperative Extension (PDF)
• Pruning Your Perennials--Austin Texas Water Utility