Plant Plant bulbs as soon as you buy them. Trim back perennials to 2-3", move cuttings to compost to discourage fungus and rot in your containers. Keep ornamental grasses to maintain some interesting texture. Maintain Move tender plants and shrubs to protected areas or move inside. Check containers to ensure that they do not become soggy. Drill new holes in containers with insufficient drainage or fill the bottom with gravel or pottery shards. back to top...