Snip now and your flowers will thank you later as a small trim can work wonders, says Joe Swift

Remove the tall old stems of Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) to encourage strong new growth. Use secateurs to cut each stem to 15cm from ground level, which might seem drastic but will result

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