- Watering
- Reduce watering as temperatures drop.
- Fertilization
- Switch to low-nitrogen fertilizer to harden growth.
- Pruning
- Remove unwanted summer shoots.
- Wiring
- Wire lignified wood; avoid flexible young shoots.
- Pests Disease
- Watch for early mildew and remove leaf litter.
- Winter Protection
- Begin planning cold protection setup.
- Development
- Evaluate structure post-season.