When To Cut Back Herbaceous Perennials & How to Prune Them

In this video we look at the best time to cut back your herbaceous borders and how this can encourage more wildlife into your garden.
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[@klcpca]

When cleaning up a plant, I learned.... If it's brown, cut it down... if it's green, don't be mean! LOL I love the little photo bombs from your furbaby!!!

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Love this saying! Sorry for the delay, been a more than busy weekend and just catching up on comments now - yes, he can't resist butting in at some point, he was standing next to me and being very good until the point I pressed "record" and then he wandered off - typically! Best wishes, as always - Joel

[@klcpca]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Oh my goodness... no need to ever apologize!! You're a very busy guy!!! My pup loves to "help" also!!

[@gardeninside1367]

Very great tips video Joel😊 Your dog is very cute!😁

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Thank you so much! Sorry for the delay, I was away for 4 days visiting clients and did not get back until late last night - best wishes as always - Joel

[@gardeninside1367]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton it's ok joel!👍🎉🎉

[@marekkamocki2457]

Hi Joel, I just done some pruning myself :) Some of the bee species use VERTICAL hollow stems for building nests, so you can consider leaving a couple of those for them. Like somewhere nobody is ever looking :)

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Absolutely right :) I often find earwigs in old Valerian stems so it is of course worth checking, and another reason to not prune until the Spring so that the insects have somewhere to over-winter :) Hope all is good where you are - best wishes, Joel

[@MemasakDirumah]

sorry sir, just had time to visit you I am amazed and proud of your activities. I hope you are always healthy and happy

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

How are you?! I hope you and your family are well :) Thanks for stopping by - best wishes, Joel

[@williamsclive2900]

Thanks for the information Joel and keep these fantastic vidios coming ...really enjoyable to watch .. hope all is well your end mate .

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Thank you! So sorry for the delay, just back after a long weekend in Devon visiting clients, but it's all good this side, just so much on, don't think it's ever taken me this long to catch up with KZbin, but thank you for your continued support, it is appreciated :) Best wishes, Joel

[@lynnrushton7458]

I have masses of geraniums in my boarders, & I SCALP them right down to the ground every year. The first time I did it I thought I had finished them off, but they came back bigger & stronger! In summer they are humming with bees .....love them👌🐝🐝🐝🐝🦋🦋

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Absolutely Lynn! :) It seems very harsh doesn't it, but they thrive like this - best wishes, as always - Joel

[@micksmusicchannel]

Great video Joel with some great information 👍

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks so much for letting me know, it makes all the difference :) Best wishes, Joel

[@micksmusicchannel]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton thanks Joel.. and you my friend 👍

[@SereneSoakingSounds]

🌿🌸🌱💫🌸🌿🌱Thank you for the tips and tricks 🌿🌱🌸🌱really helpful 💖God bless you all

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Thank you, as always :) You never fail to show your support, and I'll never fail to appreciate it - best wishes, Joel

[@SereneSoakingSounds]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 🕊️🌸🌿God bless your day Joel & family 🌿🌸🕊️

[@peepingjo]

Great video Joel. You explained things very well. Thanks! 🙂

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

You are most welcome :) I am thrilled the channel is helping others to make more and more habitats/food sources for wildlife and the many creatures so desperately in need right now :) Best wishes, Joel

[@peepingjo]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton I ordered your book and it arrived today. It’s beautiful. So looking forward to reading it cover to cover. All the best Joel.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

@@peepingjo Really chuffed to hear this :) you might be aware already, so forgive me if you are (!) but we aim to have every plant etc listed in that book available on the website real soon, a vast array of pond plants to be launched early this week hopefully - www.wildyourgarden.com Thanks for your support, it really is appreciated and makes a big difference :) Joel

[@peepingjo]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Just finished Assess your space 😊 Great read so far 👍 Yeah I’m aware of all the plants being available on your website but unfortunately I’m over here in Southern Ireland so can’t really avail of that for now. Thanks anyway Joel! 🙂

[@crazyjoep2344]

Once again a very nice video :) Thank you!

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

You are very welcome - thank you for your continued support :) Best wishes, Joel

[@suzannebramble6564]

Thanks Joel.

[@helenfranks4664]

Thanks for video. Website looks great.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Thank you Helen, I really appreciate you taking the time to leave such an encouraging comment - best wishes, Joel

[@YungWu2offical]

hi joel my name is joel too

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi Joel - great name! ;) Best wishes.... Joel!

[@Butterfly-vg4qp]

Hi Joel. I spent a good hour looking at a lot of plants on your website. If I planted the perennials this year, would they flower this year?

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Absolutely they will :) It's biennials, like Foxgloves, Honesty etc that will leaf-up in the first year and the second year produce flowers but the majority of perennials will flower this year - hope that's helpful - thank you for your support, best wishes, Joel

[@larryharson510]

What's the name of the song at the beginning?

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi Larry - I believe it's called Delicate Attention - there are several versions - hope that helps :) Best wishes, Joel

[@UkAmphibians]

Brilliant Joel if you cut the nepeta down like can you use the cuttings to grow more nepeta ? 🐸💚🐸

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hello! Sorry for the delay, been in Devon since Friday and only got back late last night - but yes, absolutely you can use the cuttings :) It's always best to use those stems that are not in flower and these can be planted directly into the soil in pots, and sometimes even just sand :) Hope that helps and that you're well - catch up soon, best wishes - Joel

[@UkAmphibians]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton perfect thanks Joel 👍🏻🐸💚🐸

[@spencermarchant9098]

Hey man! I was on your live and you told me to email you about my concrete courtyard garden, not sure if you remember but I think my email may of got buried, would you like me to resend it?

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi Spencer! Sorry for the delay - it's been rather hectic and I'm only just catching up on youtube comments - could you please re-send the email so I can look out for it - apologies again for the delay but I'd been down in Devon since Friday, returning late lastnight after client visits. Best wishes, as always - Joel

[@spencermarchant9098]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton yeah sure no problem man no rush!