However, when new lily stems begin emerging, the old husk of stems should be pulled away.
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If you leave them at full height, they can be blown over by winter storms, creating a disheveled mess. If you need the old stems as a "marker" for early spring planting of potted trees, shrubs or perennials, cut those stems about 4 inches above the soil. I find that the grass rake pretty much just glides over dormant perennials, plus gathers up stray fallen leaves on bark mulch at the same time. Followed with a multi-pronged leaf rack, the flexible tines pile up cut stems quite neatly. If you are ready for a new set of loppers, consider one that telescopes and is of lightweight aluminium, which requires only a minimum of bending at the waist for taller individuals. Ground frozen for winter? A pruning lopper - those long-handled tools for trimming trees makes short work of stems without crawling on frozen soil. Removing old stems helps to control fungus spores in spring, plus gives a tidy look to your garden. If you haven't cleaned up your lily garden before winter and the soil is not frozen, those crispy-brown stems do not require cutting, they can be simply pulled out of the ground.
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