7 Perennials You Should NEVER Prune in October (Leave Them for Spring Blooms)

Cutting everything down in October? Don't! These 7 perennials (garden mums, lavender, Russian sage, coneflower, black-eyed Susan, sedum, and hardy hibiscus) bloom better when you leave them standing until spring. Learn why, what to do instead, and the free "winter blanket" already in your yard. Less work now, more flowers next summer! Subscribe to Chill Harvest Garden for easy, low-stress gardening tips every week.