- Prune firs and spruces now. Unlike other evergreen trees these form buds on outside of branches rather than at the tip.
- Last time to trim deciduous hedges for the season. Their growth will be slow until next spring.
- Root hardwood cuttings of shrubs.
- Prune water sprouts, trunk suckers, and crossing or rubbing branches from trees.
- Conserve water by letting grass go dormant. Lack of water and higher temperatures will trigger dormancy. Grass will begin to grow again when you water increases and temperatures cool. Don’t do this on high traffic areas as they will wear more easily.
