Rob.....Toms advice to work on some beds this fall is spot on. Work the the soil, eliminate weeds, add a generous amount of organic matter and some fertilizer and you'll be ready to plant next summer. The iris you plant in these improved areas will reward you the following year. I have deer here all winter and a few linger all year long. They often eat my first rose buds but [knock on wood] so far haven't bothered my Hosta or my tulips which they love, There are a number of great catalogs to look at in the spring. One I would suggest is Superstition. Nice rhizomes, good selection, decent prices, and generous extras.
