By Donna Moyer
Apr 23, 2026
One of the simplest and most rewarding spring tasks gets skipped more often than it should. Here is why your perennials need a spring haircut right now and exactly how to do it.
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By Donna Moyer
Apr 10, 2025
One of my favorite perennials is Variegated Liriope. The bright green and white foliage looks great from late spring into fall. Liriope does not need much maintenance - except in the spring. In spring, it needs a good haircut.
Read on to find out how a spring haircut helps this plant look great all summer long
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