should I cut the dying blooms off my peonies?

My peonies are past the blooming stage and the flowers are dying.  Should I cut the off?
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I never cut them or the leaves.  I just let them die off....and when that has happened I put a shovel of cow or horse manure right on top.  Then when they start to grow again I put a cage around them to keep them straight because the blooms are so large and beautiful.
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