10/28/2026
Trisha’s Weekly Garden Drop
Fall Garden Cleanup Tips
Phlox is a beautiful flower in the summer but pruning them back in the fall can prevent powdery mildew and other disease. Also, dead heading them can give you a longer season of blooms.
Cutting back Hosta’s in the fall can be a great way to prevent pests such as snails from wreaking havoc on them next year.
Never make compost with plants that have diseases such as powdery mildew. Otherwise, it can spread the disease to your other plants.