Plant spring bulbs among hostas, ferns, daylilies or ground covers. As these plants grow in the spring they will hide the dying bulb foliage.
Spring bulbs for forcing can be potted up now and stored in a cool, frost-free place until it is time to bring indoors, usually 12 to 15 weeks.
Seeding should be finished by October 15.
Broadleaf herbicides can be applied now to control cool-season weeds such as chickweed and dandelion.
Harvest winter squash and pumpkins before frost. For best storage quality, leave an inch or two of stem on each fruit.
The average first frost usually arrives about October 15-20.
Cannas and dahlias can be dug when frost nips their foliage. Allow the plants to dry under cover in an airy, frost-free place before storage.
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