For weed spray to be most effective, the weeds should be growing actively ... with all the rain we have had, the weeds ARE really growing actively.
So, I’m saying that right now is a great time to attack creeping Charlie and any other broad leaf weed in your lawn. A fall application of spray will catch the weed seedlings as they germinate, giving you a clean sweep going into spring. Tough weeds like creeping Charlie will often require more than one spray application, so hitting it now will give you another opportunity to have at it in six weeks.
All this wonderful moisture has encouraged the slugs to have a picnic on hostas. Slug bait applied around the base of the plant will give the hostas a fighting chance … without it, they’re pretty much “shot full” of holes for the rest of the season.
If you are thinking of rearranging some of your perennials or adding some new ones to fill in gaps or color accents, now is a great time to do that. If you don’t have time right this very minute, take a picture so you can remember how and where you want to make those changes. We all are pretty good at procrastination so a picture is a good reminder and/or encourager to pursue that project when you have a few extra seconds in your schedule.
Also, if you go seeking professional advice, the picture helps the adviser visualize the setting as well as what other plants are involved in the garden area.