We are really in the midst of a drought and your plants especially new plantings need water. It would be prudent to make sure that your perennials and new shrubs and trees get plenty of water prior to the deep freeze of Winter. This will insure their survival and a beautiful show in the Spring. I use a bucket and soak each plant regularly. Do not count on the rain to take care of your plantings.
Mike
The Exeter Town Crier 