What To Do in Fall So You'll Have an Epic Spring Garden

Garden Betty

It feels nice knowing that things are slowing down after several months of toiling outside, but before that happens, there’s one last push in the garden to get it ready for winter.

By putting in the work now (especially while the weather is still pleasant and mild), you’re laying the foundation for a healthy garden next spring.

Here’s my recommended fall garden checklist for the next month!

Save seeds from favorite varieties.

Seeds from open-pollinated plants can be saved and stored for the following year.

Harvest any remaining warm-weather vegetables before the first freeze.

Any excess harvests can be shared with friends or donated to local food banks, or you can initiate a food swap with other gardeners.

Gather stakes, trellises, and tomato cages.

Discard any support structures that can’t be repaired or reused the following season, and organize and store them in a shed or garage.

Clean up detritus in garden beds.

Remove weeds and other unwanted plants before they go to seed and add them to your compost pile.

Dig and store tender bulbs.

After the leaves die off but before the first frost, carefully dig up frost-sensitive bulbs like dahlias, caladiums, cannas, and begonias and cut the foliage back to a couple of inches.

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Garden Betty

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