how and when should you cut daylilies?
<answer> Once the leaves have begun to droop and turn brown you can cut back your daylilies using simple garden shears and cutting them off at ground level. Simply cut them back and cover them with compost and mulch. <context> Cutting Back Daylilies. Once the leaves have begun to droop and turn brown you can cut back your daylilies using simple garden shears and cutting them off at ground level. This is also the best time to thin or move your daylilies. There is no need to dig up daylilies for the winter. Simply cut them back and cover them with compost and mulch.