gardening

[annietrinder]

do i cut down my hardy fushia's now frost has spoilt them

[ursula62]

I heard it was best to cut them back in spring - the dead growth will help to protect the roots in the cold weather.

[Robinia]

The best time to prune is in the spring when you see the new buds start to get bigger. Depending on where you are it could be between March and May.

[woofgang]

you can cut down to the ground then protect with mulch or leave till spring..depends on if you can be bothered (I can't!) and how tidy you like to see the garden

[logman]

None of the hundred species of Fuchsia are fully hardy if you are in the UK. They come from central and south Americaand New Zealand and are killed to ground level in our winter, but the hardy varieties readily send up new shoots in the spring. Its a good idea to leave the dead tops until spring to safeguard against alate spring frost. All the best for the New Year..

[Plocket]

Don't cut them back yet! The foliage will offer a bit more protection for the plant over winter. You can cut them back in spring when they start growing new shoots.

[katerich48]

I've actually got flowers on mine at the moment and its outside