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Yes, it's a good practice to cut back iris foliage in the fall after it has died back naturally. This helps prevent disease and pests from overwintering in the leaves. However, it's important to wait until the leaves have turned yellow and are fully dormant before cutting them down to ensure the plant's energy stores are not depleted. Trimming can also improve the overall appearance of the garden during the winter months.

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After the iris is bloomed do you cut the stem off at the bottom or let the stem go brown and then cut?

Let the foliage go brown entirely before cutting it down.


Can you cut the foliage of your Siberian Iris now that they have stopped blooming?

Yes, you can cut back the foliage of your Siberian Iris after they have finished blooming. It's best to wait until late summer or early fall, allowing the leaves to photosynthesize and store energy for next year's growth. When cutting, trim the leaves down to about 2-3 inches above the ground to promote healthy regrowth. Always ensure that the tools used are clean to prevent any potential disease transmission.


Can day lilies be cut back in the summer or fall?

Cut off the old flowers the foliage will die back naturally in the Autumn.


What is cut foliage?

It is a term used by florists. Cut foliage means the same as cut flowers only it's foliage.


When do you cut down Iris?

Iris that grow from a rhizome, such as the Bearded Iris, are divided in the winter months or early spring in climates that are warm temperate. Iris that grow from bulbs, such as the Dutch Iris, are dug and divided when the foliage has died off after flowering, or any time until regrowth starts again.Irises can be transplanted or divided in late summer. The reason for this is they are susceptible to bacterial soft rot and need the heat and dryness of late summer to prevent this. Also do not plant too deep or they will rot. The rhizome should be slightly exposed. Check for any soft spots on the rhizome. It could be soft rot or an iris borer, either way cut that part off of the rhizome with a sharp knife.You separate Iris flowers when they do not bloom. This means they are in a "bunch" and need to be separated in order to produce blooms, not foliage.In the fall.


Can you cut down bearded purple iris flowers once they have bloomed so they may bloom again?

Unlikely, but you can force bloom the plant by placing it in the refrigerator for a few weeks and then replanting it outside again. This can force it to rebloom but also can tax the plant to death.


How do you kill Iris plants?

Remove as much foliage as possible and cut the plant as close to the ground as possible. Cover the entire thing with a piece of heavy, black plastic and pin down the edges with bricks or landscape pins. Allow the plant to bake to death for the rest of the season.


Can you dig up iris plants and store them and re-plant them next spring?

Yes, you can dig up iris plants in late summer or early fall after they have finished blooming. Carefully lift the clumps, cut back the foliage, and store them in a cool, dry place until replanting in the spring. Make sure to store them with good air circulation to prevent rot.


When should you replant iris bulbs that have been divided and should you do anything special to them before they go back in the ground?

The fall season is when you replant them. I don't do anything special - just cut the tops down to four or five inches.


Why do you need to cut down sugar?

Your teeth will rot and fall out.


Should you cut down tree if it is going to fall?

yes


How should you cut iris?

You should cut the flower stalk but leave the leaves so the iris will rebloom next year.