Peonies May Be Cut Back Now

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​Peony foliage is attractive when healthy but powdery mildew and leaf blotch has made many plants look a little bedraggled this year.  Therefore, gardeners may want to cut them back now. Peonies are essentially dormant by now even though leaves may still be green. Therefore, removing the foliage now will not harm the plants.  Cut leaves off close to the ground and compost or discard. Mulch often contains plant debris which can carry diseases over to the following year so it should be discarded as well.  Replace with fresh mulch.  (Ward Upham)

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