To Pinch or Not To Pinch...

It's that time of year again, when the last warm days of Summer are finally giving way to cooler nights and chilly mornings, and we have to come to terms with what to do with the potted annuals that have graced our patio for the past few months.  I've read up on overwintering New Guinea Impatiens, and it seems that it can be done successfully if you pinch back at least a third (or is back to a third?) of its current size.  I just don't know if I can bear to do it!

Look at all those sweet little buds...

Well, I guess it's time to bite the bullet, and go buy some Mums...trying to avoid the inevitable never proves wise!

Enjoying this beautiful day of sunshine,