Looking to get some chores done this weekend? Here are some of Nancy's Fall chores recommendations: 🌷 PERENNIALS - Perennials that are to be cut down for the winter should be cut down when they are dormant; usually this is after a couple of killing frosts (early November in Oakville). You don't want to cut anything down too early because you will be encouraging new growth if we have a warm spell and this can be dangerous for your plants. Plants should be cut back to within 2 or 3 inches of the ground. 🍂 LEAVES - Be sure to rake out any large leaves that tend to form a mat on your gardens and your lawn. I am thinking especially of those darn Norway maple leaves. You will be removing the potential for overwintering disease and insects (slugs!) in the spring. 🔎 GARDEN EVALUATION – The Fall is the perfect time to take a look around, see what is working and what isn't. In the spring you may not remember which plant is which. Take out the plants that are now too big. Share with a friend. 🌳 SHRUBS – Thin your shrubs now. I do leave my hydrangea bushes. I love the snow on the dead flowers. I do trim back my roses a little now with a more thorough pruning in the spring for both roses and hydrangea. Read the full blog at our website - Link in bio!