Will it hurt my liriope if I prune it now? It grows along my sidewalk and makes shoveling snow difficult.
Liriope has done plenty of growing already, and pruning will not kill it. However, as long as the leaves are green it’s carrying on photosynthesis and producing carbohydrates to store, so you may want to wait for a snow forecast before you cut it back.
Is it too late to divide and transplant my ligularia?
While almost all perennials can be transplanted in fall as long as the soil is not yet frozen, ligularias are an exception and division should be done only in the spring. It is recommended to divide ligularia every three years to maintain vitality. Be careful to ensure that they never suffer dry soil.
Plant of the week
Winterberry holly
Ilex verticillata
Winterberry, our native wetland holly, makes a stunning specimen for the winter garden. Its autumn leaves turn yellow and fall to reveal a breathtaking view of thousands of brilliant red berries clinging to bare stems. What a joy to have such color in the middle of winter. Bird watchers appreciate seeing birds flock to the berries for a midwinter feast. Winterberry reaches heights of 6 to 10 feet with equal spread and is also available in dwarf varieties such as Maryland Beauty. Plant in moist, acidic organic soil. Females set fruit best in full sun and require a male pollinator. Some female varieties must be matched with a particular male variety. —Shelley McNeal
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