Fall Garden Checklist: Essential Steps for Autumn Preparation

As the crisp fall air settles in, it’s the perfect time to get your garden ready for the season's transition. 🍁🌿

Clean Up Your Garden

Remove Dead Plants: Clear out spent plants, weeds, and any debris to reduce pest and disease risks.

Prepare Your Soil

Amend Soil: Add compost, well-rotted manure, or other organic matter to enrich the soil and improve its structure.

Plant Fall Vegetables

Plant Vegetables: If you have a vegetable garden, plant fall crops like kale, spinach, and Brussels sprouts that can withstand cooler temperatures and even light frosts.

Protect Your Plants

Move potted plants : Bring potted plants indoors or to a sheltered location to protect them from frost.

Maintain Tools and Equipment

Clean Tools: Wash off dirt and plant residue from garden tools to prevent rust and maintain functionality.

Prepare for Wildlife and Garden Structures

Inspect Structures: Check and repair garden structures such as fences, trellises, and gates.

Plan for the Future

Design Garden Layout: Research and order seeds for the upcoming growing season to ensure you have them when it's time to plant.

Final Checks

Inspect for Pests: Look for any signs of pests or diseases and take action as needed to prevent issues in the fall.

By preparing your garden as early as now, you’re not just closing out the current season but investing in the future beauty and bounty of your garden.

Embrace these autumn tasks with care and patience, and you’ll be rewarded with a thriving garden ready to burst into life in the next season to come.

Happy gardening, and here’s to a flourishing future! 🪴