- Remove spent summer flowering plants from containers and replace with Fall Blooming Mums or Ornamental Kale.
- Dispose of any diseased or infested plant debris, to avoid overwintering the problem.
- Continue to remove weeds especially seed heads to prevent weeds for next year.
- Divide and move perennials.
- Time to plant spring bulbs. Remember, squirrels don’t like Daffodils or Alliums.
Alliums
- This is a great time to plant trees and shrubs.
- Keep an eye on rainfall; if it is low, make sure newly planted material and evergreens are well watered until the first frost.
- Protect young trees from mice and rabbit damage by wrapping tree protector around the bottom portion of the trunk.
- Leave Ornamental Grasses for winter interest and keep blooms on shrubs like Hydrangea or flowers like Echinacea for added winter interest.
- Reapply mulch in gardens to help with moisture retention and weed control.
- Time to apply fall fertilizer on your lawn.