The busy gardening season is winding down, but the task of protecting and maintaining horticulture remains high into the fall season.  Larry Maas of Maas Floral & Greenhouse in Sturgeon Bay recommends that before the first frost, combo planters on decks should be brought inside.  Some plants can be saved for inside by repotting.  He offers this advice as well.

Maas adds that if you have tall plants, like Hibiscus, prune them down to fit the indoor area and spray for insects.  He notes that he does not cut back some perennials like coneflowers.  Those plants can be left intact and provide nurturing seeds to birds as well as using brown ends for fall decorations.  You can find more tips on fall plant care on the podcast page at DoorCountyDailyNews.com