1. Do my ornamental grasses need dividing?
2. Do my hostas need dividing?
Late fall is the best time to do #1 and #2 above, so determine if you should do this now and where the new plants will go so that you will be ready to do it next month.
3. Your summer flowering perennials – if they have finished flowering, cut them back to the green leaves and watch them flower again to get you thru fall with some colour.
4. Your garden – is something showy blooming? If not it’s a great time to add a Butterfly Bush, Burning Bush or even a Little Lime hydrangea. Fall impact is good.
5. Evaluate your summer containers. Is there a plant that is dying out? Remove it and add a fall annual to extend the season. Kale is a great choice for cooler temperatures.
Little limes are facing west,8 hours of at least growing but flowers are hanging to the ground,can it be avoided. Thanks
HI Mark,
I suggest no pruning. Especially in the Fall. Just remove dead flower heads in the Spring.