How to Cut Down Perennials for Winter

Unsure what to do with your perennials to prepare for winter? Which ones to prune down and what to leave standing?

We have over 10,000 plants in the display garden at Lux Perennials Nursery - would you be surprised to know that most of them we don't cut down for winter?

Here in Portland, Oregon, the "Winter Wet" (not the cold) is the biggest problem of any PNW garden in my opinion. Have you lost plants over winter? We all have. These tips can make the difference in live or die for your perennials. The main thing is – cut down as little as possible – this will protect from winter sogginess, result in fewer weeds, and is good for wildlife. But... there are some things you must cut down.