Question
Hi,

I have lots of periwinkle growing in my front flower beds (facing south) and they need to be cut back as they are growing into some of the hedges in the same flower bed.  Please confirm the best way to do this (hedge trimmers, weed wacker?) and when is the best time to do this. If cut back, how long will it take before the bed doesn't look too bald?

Thanks.

Answer
Hi Alexi,

I would go over it lightly with the hedge trimmer. You should do this now. By the end of the summer your periwinkle bed should look pretty good assuming its kept watered during periods of drought. Give it a little liquid fertilizer after cutting it back, this will help it to recover faster.


Regards,

Vito