We round up the plants you shouldn’t touch in the fallleave the pruning for another day.
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These beauties that come in a variety of stunning fall shades don’t needpruning or trimmingwhatsoever.
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Geraniums
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Geraniumsare low-growing evergreens, so there is no need to touch these flowers.
They don’t need much protection for the winter and don’t need a lot of cutting back.
Oh, another great thing about Christmas Fern?
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Sunflowers
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Sunflowersare known for their beautiful golden blooms, especially during fall.
Luckily, these flowers don’t need much work to be done to them for the fall.
Oakleaf Hydrangeas
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There’s no need to touchthese hydrangeasover the next few months.
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Even if they lose color, they will still add texture and depth to your fall garden.
Ornamental Grasses
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Ornamental grassesare great for your front yard if you want more privacy.
Should perennials be cut back in fall?
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Cutting Down Perennials in the Fall Penn State Extension 2023
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