October Gardening to-dos:
1. Plant cool weather annuals now and through next month.
2. Prune shrubs to shape or take out diseased limbs. Do not do major pruning until early next spring.
3. Avoid nitrogen fertilizers now as this will encourage foliar growth that may be damaged by a frost.
4. Divide perennials such as daylilies, ajuga, lirope.
5. Apply pre-emergent herbicides to your lawn to prevent winter weeds but read the label carefully and watch for any temperature requirements.
6. Enjoy your fall and winter garden.