CENTRAL NEW YORK (WSYR-TV) -- As frost advisories begin to become a common occurrence once again, we know the cold weather is here to stay.

With the change of the seasons, you may have outdoor plants you are looking to preserve.

Allie Roesch Collins, master gardener volunteer assistant with Cornell Cooperative Extension, has some tips for putting your garden to bed for the colder months.

Proper preparation can make or break how much your plants can thrive come springtime.

Timing is everything: • Begin winter preparation in mid to late October, before the ground freezes • Watch for the first hard frost, when temperatures get below 28°F -- that's your signal that your winter preparation should be underway

Trees and shrubs: • Give trees and shrubs a deep watering before the ground

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