The soggy ground continues to bring the threat of black molds and powdery mildew, and gardeners need to be mindful of what flowers and plants to prune, and what to keep and possibly treat to prevent the return of these fungi next spring.
Despite the soggy ground, now is the time to divide perennials - irises and peonies, for example - to best prepare them for next year. Dividing can help underperforming flowers to produce more and better blooms in the coming seasons.