The gardening season may be winding down, but the task of protecting and maintaining your plants and shrubs remains high. Larry Maas of Maas Floral & Greenhouse in Sturgeon Bay says homeowners that wish to keep their plants looking great throughout the fall should remember to include a regular dose of fertilizer.

Trimming annuals back halfway and removing all spent blossoms are two tips to improve your plant's health, according to Maas. He adds that most perennials are done blossoming already, so you can cut down the spent stalks to have them ready for the first frost and winter ahead. You can find more tips on fall plant care here.