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Other perennials can be mulched with a thin layer of organic material, but keep the mulch away from the crown or it could hold too much moisture and rot the…

After frost, you can cut back your deciduous herbaceous perennials to lessen the chance of disease or insects overwintering in your beds. Hardy lantanas and salvias are perennials that are…

Don’t forget to bring in your tropical plants and houseplants before frost. Many plants don’t fare well when temperatures drop into the 40s.

October is a good time for you “yardeners” to control broadleaf weeds, such as white clover and wild garlic. Check with you county Extension office for specific recommendations.

Wash your pumpkins, gourds and winter squash in a mild bleach solution before displaying or storing to help prevent rot.

October is a good time to plant trees and shrubs, since dormant plants will be under less stress. Newly installed deciduous plants require almost no watering during the winter months,…

Before the first frost, dig up caladiums and shake off soil. Allow them to dry completely and store in a warm, dry place for the winter.

You still have time to order bulbs, but be swift about it, and get them in the ground by early December.

Collect the seeds of any annuals you would like to grow again next year. All them to dry completely before storing. A paper bag is great for containing the seed…