Get the garden ready for winter

Amy Ivy is executive director of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Clinton County. Office phone numbers: Clinton County 561-7450, Essex County 962-4810, Franklin County 483-7403. Website: http://www.cce.cornell.edu/ecgardening. E-mail questions to [e-mail] Discussion PLEASE NOTE: There is a 150 word maximum for comments.

[Sandra Otten]

I am preparing my flower garden for winter. The Burning Bush is becoming overgrown. When and how much should I cut it back? My spiaria is also in need of a trim. Will cutting it back now eliminate flowers next spring? Thank You