9 Tips On How To Prepare Your Perennials for the End of Summer

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00:00Nine tips on how to prepare your perennials for the end of summer.

00:04Apply mulch for winter protection.

00:07A layer of organic mulch insulates perennials, prevents frost heaving, suppresses weeds,

00:12retains moisture, and enriches soil as it decomposes.

00:15Label and map your garden layout.

00:18Document perennial locations with labeled markers and a garden map to avoid misplaced

00:22divisions, track spreaders, and plant spring transplants.

00:27Inspect for pests and diseases early.

00:29Inspect perennials for aphids, powdery mildew, scale, and pests.

00:33Prune infested foliage and treat with horticultural oil or insecticidal soap.

00:38Steak and support leggy perennials.

00:41Use bamboo stakes and supports to keep tall perennials upright.

00:45Improve airflow, reduce fungal risk, and preserve seed heads.

00:49Save seeds and collect for next year.

00:51Harvest mature seed heads of yarrow, bee balm, and other perennials.

00:55Dry seeds in paper bags, then store cool and dark.

00:59Lightly fertilize with balanced nutrients.

01:02Apply a slow-release 10-10-10 fertilizer in late August to nourish roots without triggering

01:07tender new shoots prone to frost damage.

01:10Protect tender perennials with seasonal covers.

01:13Drape frost cloth or sheets over hardy geraniums, fuchsias, and tender perennials when frost threatens,

01:18then remove at sunrise.

01:20Divide overcrowded clumps and transplant.

01:23Split tight clumps of hostas every few years to refresh roots.

01:27Replant divisions in enriched soil and water well.

01:30Clean up dead foliage and spent blooms.

01:33Remove yellowing leaves and wilted flowers, focusing on phlox and lavender, to reduce fungal

01:39spores, deter pests, and tidy beds.