Do I cut back flowers

I was given lots of plants like chrysanthemum, salvia, gaillardia and shasta daisy but I was wondering do I cut them back or do I leave them to die back on their own? I’m quite new to gardening and don’t have any idea. Any help will be appreciated.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 09/10/2015 @ 7:36 pm

All of the plants you mention in your garden can be trimmed back to neaten the garden before winter.
I personally like to trim them back to about 4 to 6 inches high. This makes things easier in the spring when getting the garden going.

Here are links to help you with your plants.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/chrysanthemum/wintering-mums.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/salvia/growing-different-salvia-types.htm ^[2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/blanket-flower/blanket-flower-winter-care.htm ^[3]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/shasta-daisy/planting-shasta-daisies.htm ^[4]

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[2] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/salvia/growing-different-salvia-types.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/salvia/growing-different-salvia-types.htm

[3] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/blanket-flower/blanket-flower-winter-care.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/blanket-flower/blanket-flower-winter-care.htm

[4] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/shasta-daisy/planting-shasta-daisies.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/shasta-daisy/planting-shasta-daisies.htm

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