Black-eyed Susans can benefit from pruning in the fall, specifically to protect from disease and pests. Pruning black-eyed Susans can also help the plant develop a strong, healthy root system. Tips ...
Blooming black-eyed Susans in the garden. - Roman Milavin/Shutterstock Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) are short-lived perennials that often act like annuals, popping up with eye-catching bright ...
Cut back Black-Eyed Susans anytime dead foliage appears—it’s optional, not required. Leaving them up helps wildlife, soil health, and reseeding for next season. If pruning, use clean shears and cut ...
A guide to plants to prune in February, as an experienced horticulturist highlights seven shrubs, climbers, and perennial plants to prune this month.