lilylady said:I cut all gardens down in Oct/Nov.
I like seeing clean beds all winter.
I like even better seeing fresh starts of all perennials in the early spring. Such anticipation.
I totally agree. I can't wait to cut foliage back around Oct 1.
Another reason is I can see vole holes and place traps much easier with foliage cut back. Last winter I had 16 or so traps set at once. I also do a fan count and enter it in PlantStep and it's much easier to count them when foliage cut. It's been interesting how some increase so quickly and some take forever.
Vole Hole
Determine if it's active by sprinking on some poultry grit, sand or gravel.
If the gravel has been moved, it's active and you want to place your trap here.
Snap Trap
I place a pot held in place with a bamboo stick to prevent neighborhood cats, etc from harm.
