Saving your roses. Fussing about your perennials. Falling into winter used to mean a lot of work for home gardeners. But according to Aaron Steil, a consumer horticulture Extension specialist, he recommends against the fall cut-back.
"There was a big movement for leaving a clean slate in the fall, removing material before the frost and have a clean area. What we are learning is that it’s a lot of work and doesn’t benefit plants," Steil said.
Host Rick Brewer, in for Charity Nebbe, speaks with experts about what to do instead.
Guests:
- Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture extension specialist, Iowa State University
- Jeff Iles, chair of the horticulture department at Iowa State University
