As fall envelops the garden, many a gardener's thoughts turn to preparing for winter and cutting back perennials that may now seem far past their summer heyday. The flowering display may seem long gone as the first frosts nip at the foliage, but don’t rush out too quickly to cut back all those perennials.
Cutting back in November will benefit some perennial plants, though not all require such treatment in fall. A great selection of perennials can delight in a winter garden and provide valuable food and shelter to birds and other pollinators as part of wildlife garden ideas. Some perennials also need the protection of old foliage against the winter frosts.
