I don't do much to put mine to bed either. Like Twit, I bring the moisture-sensitives ones in pots in the garage for the winter. I like the leaves to cover the semps in the garden for a little extra winter protection. But if we have a wet fall I tried to keep them clear to prevent rot. I move the hypertufa pots and wreaths up against the house. I did all that this weekend and all my perennial beds are cleaned up for the year too. Feels good to have that done!