In article , Rodger Whitlock
writes
On Sun, 17 Nov 2002 12:09:39 +0000, Kay Easton
wrote:

In article , Craig &
Audrey writes
I have just moved into a property that has a small garden. All the plants
appear to be dead, but how do I know if there or not ?

Green insides to stems = alive
Brown = dead

What about peonies and many other herbaceous plants that die back
to the ground in winter?

Yes, I wasn't clear enough - I meant the stems were dead and could
safely be cut back, not that the plant should be dug up!


--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/garden/