Re: WHAT TO DO AFTER THEY BLOOM?

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Posted by Misty on May 20, 2003 at 13:49:33:

In Reply to: WHAT TO DO AFTER THEY BLOOM? posted by H. Beck on May 18, 2003 at 11:06:35:

Yes, you should not cut off the foliage until it's withered and brown, because it is building up the food stores for next year.

I've seen it suggested that you tie them together and fold them over with rubberbands. Otherwise, you can plant taller plants in front. Not much else to suggest.

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: Yes, you should not cut off the foliage until it's withered and brown, because it is building up the food stores for next year.

: I've seen it suggested that you tie them together and fold them over with rubberbands.  Otherwise, you can plant taller plants in front.  Not much else to suggest.



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