🌸 Perennials — Questions & Answers
3 answered questions in this section, written and reviewed by the PlantSavvyWorld editorial team. Last reviewed 2026-09-06.
How do I get potted perennials through winter without losing them?
Potted perennials are far more vulnerable than the same plants in the ground, and the reason is not the air temperature but the root zone. Soil in the ground buffers cold; a pot is expo…
Read the full answer →When should perennials be divided, and how do I do it without killing them?
Divide when the clump tells you to: a bare, woody or dead centre with vigorous growth only at the edges, fewer flowers than in previous years, or a plant outgrowing its space. For most…
Read the full answer →Should I cut perennials back in autumn or leave them standing until spring?
Mostly leave them, with specific exceptions. The old habit of clearing every border to bare soil in October is tidier than it is useful.…
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