Native Garden Workday - "Chelsea chop" for tall plants

Learn new gardening skills at our monthly workdays! This month, we'll demonstrate a technique for managing the height of tall plants.

Many native plants for full sun are quite tall and magnificent! In certain situations, though, it can be helpful to manage their height. Enter the Chelsea chop. This method works on many native wildflowers, keeping them short and preventing flopping while preserving their beautiful blooms. Try it for yourself, then stick around to help with some tasks around our garden.