Fall is a great time to prune trees and shrubs. Make sure to do only light pruning on frost sensitive plants. Leaving longer than wanted limbs on a frost sensitive plant is insurance against any branches that freeze or frost back. Prune frosted branches after all chances of frost, normally Mid-March.

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Yes. Tulips, Daffodils, Dutch Iris, Crocus, Hyacinth, and many more do well in the valley with a little bit of care used in planting. Adding a teaspoon or two of bone meal in the hole when planting helps also. Pre-chilling for Tulips, Crocus, and Hyacinths is needed. Four to six weeks in the fridge -not the freezer, for great spring flowers.

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Hanging light bulbs or Christmas lights in the tree will help to generate nighttime heat. Sprays, such as Frost Pruf will help. Spray the trees one or two days before the expected frost. Coverage will last for weeks. You can also water, filling the tree well under the tree will give you a degree or two of heat with the evaporation from the water.

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Definitely cover Impatiens and Begonias. Petunias will tolerate light frosts. Dianthus, Snapdragons, and Panies are unaffected by frost or freezes.

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