when chives have finished flowering,do you cut the stalks right down?

Answer 1

I don't. But I suppose if I did, it might induce them to bloom again, which would be very pretty! hmmm... thanks for the idea. I will do it and see what happens.

Answer 2

I have chives in my garden. When they're finished flowering, I just clip off the faded flowers and leave the plant grow. I cut the entire plant back usually in the fall or the next spring if I can't get to it in the fall.