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Winter Care for Flowers: How to Preserve Tulips, Calla Lily, Canna Generalis, & Annabelle Hydrangea http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hme0EN4Pt5A There's a lot of preparation that goes into preparing your autumn garden for spring, especially if you have heavy winters. Watch this video to learn great garden care tips for your perennials and seasonal plants, and for winter plant storage. Annabelle Hydrangeas and Hydrangea Tips: In late autumn, you will need to trim the hydrangea flower heads and trim dead plants so next year's growth can bloom. Cut off the stem with hand clippers closely to the ground to give the hydrangeas room to grow next spring. Watch the video for specific trimming techniques and how your winter version should look for optimal hydrangea growth. Here's a step-by-step source on how to winterize hydrangeas: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-winterize-hydrangeas Canna Generalis: Canna generalis is a perennial that requires trimming after the first light frost. Watch to learn how to dig up the roots for winter plant storage in peat moss in preparation for the spring. Check for healthy roots and never wash them; instead store in peat moss. Also cut off the stems -- and that's how to store bulbs of canna generalis! This segment also has tips for how to plant perennials like canna in the spring. If you want more information about cannas: http://www.almanac.com/plant/cannas Calla Lily: Calla lilies are also a garden plant you store over winter. You dig up the root system and stems, and store in peat moss to prevent rot. Fall care for calla lily is essential for next year's spring growth. Click here for Gardening Know How tips for calla lily in different climates: http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/calla-lily-winter-care.htm Tulips: The video ends with tips on how to plant tulips. When planting tulip bulbs, position them point up. Our host also shows how to protect perennials from pests. For more HowToFixUp and HowToYard videos, browse our channel at: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH1GOvnRsAoG_P-rVi5ccOA Original video of winter and autumn garden care found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2O34xxax5s (CC BY)