Jack Miller

You prune echinacea in spring by cutting back the old, dried stems to just a few inches above the ground.   This simple task is one of the best things you can do for your coneflowers as the weather warms up.   When you prune echinacea in spring, you’re clearing away last year’s growth to … Read more

You can prune echinacea plants to keep them healthy, tidy, and blooming longer.   Pruning echinacea isn’t complicated, but knowing when and how to prune echinacea plants makes a big difference in how your coneflowers look and perform.   Whether you’re dealing with spent blooms in summer or preparing your garden for winter, the right … Read more

Pruning echinacea in fall is a straightforward task that helps your garden stay tidy and healthy through the winter months.   You can prune echinacea in fall to remove spent blooms and dead stems, but you should leave the seed heads standing if you want to feed birds and encourage self-seeding.   Many gardeners wonder … Read more

To prune echinacea for winter, you should cut the stems down to about 4 to 6 inches above the ground after the first hard frost.   This simple step is one of the best ways to keep your coneflowers healthy, tidy, and ready for a vigorous comeback next spring.   But before you grab your … Read more

How to prune echinacea is a question that many gardeners ask when they want to keep their coneflowers looking their best.   Pruning echinacea isn’t complicated, but knowing when and how to prune echinacea can make a huge difference in bloom time, plant health, and even how many seeds you get for next year.   … Read more