1. Plant Fall-Loving Veggies
Extend your harvest into the cooler months by planting cool-season vegetables like kale, spinach, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts.
2. Embrace the Benefits of Cover Cropping
Plant cover crops like ryegrass or clover in your garden to improve soil health and protect it over the winter.
3. Protect Your Plants From Frost
Prepare for cooler temperatures by using row covers, cloches, or even burlap sacks to protect your plants from frost damage.
4. Fall is the Perfect Time to Divide Perennials
Refresh your perennial beds by dividing overcrowded plants. This helps them thrive and encourages new growth.
5. Prune Your Shrubs and Trees
Give your trees and shrubs a trim to remove dead or diseased branches and improve their overall health.
6. Compost Your Fall Leaves
Add your fallen leaves to a compost bin or pile to create nutrient-rich compost for next year's garden.
7. Prepare Your Garden for Winter
Clean up any remaining debris from your garden to prevent diseases and pests from overwintering.
8. Plant Fall Bulbs
Enjoy a colorful spring garden by planting bulbs like tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths in the fall.
9. Start a Fall Garden Journal
Document your fall gardening activities and note the success of different plants and methods for next year.
10. Enjoy the Beauty of Fall in Your Garden
Take time to appreciate the beauty of the changing season with its vibrant colors and cooler temperatures.
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