Don’t jump the gun! Cleaning up too much, too early, or too late in the season can kill your perennials. It’s best to use minimally disruptive cleanup methods for the fall. Grab a rake, get your gloves on, and prepare to clean up the garden with holistic, non-harmful methods.
October marks a winding down for many plants in the garden. As plants begin their journey into dormancy, it's prime time for getting some important garden chores done. Here is a checklist of essential chores to accomplish this month.
Fall is a great time of year for planting. Many vegetables love some cool weather, and other plants thrive in the conditions that fall provides. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to find out what you can add to your garden in October.
It’s easy to make your garden a special place for birds. As long as you include a few fall bird garden essentials, you’ll have winged friends with you throughout the year. Learn about these with Master Naturalist and experienced gardener Sarah Jay.
Whether adding a layer of seed to make an existing lawn more lush or to green up a dormant grass during winter, overseeding now is a streamlined way to do both. Grass is quick to grow from seed, and with some preparation, overseeding is one of the easiest ways to promote thicker grass with even coverage. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to overseed grass for quick results this season.
Early fall is prime time to reimagine our grassy spaces. The moderate seasonal conditions offer a reprieve from peak summer heat and provide valuable time for root development before frozen soils. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines garden amendments to improve soil for the best foundation for a new lawn.
Growing vertically brings loads of advantages, from improving plant health and boosting yields to maximizing growing space and offering high vertical interest. From crops to living walls to long-lived flowering vines, gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights the best plants for your vertical garden arrangement.
As the active growing season winds down in the fall, we have the opportunity to support beneficial insects through our end-of-season gardening. Extended flowering, natural leaf drop, and other natural resources provide a foundation for successful overwintering of the essential inhabitants. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to boost beneficials in the fall for a balanced garden system.
Shortening days mean you should complete any last-minute fall planting ASAP. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares which crops you can still plant in the ground at this time of year.
Keeping your wildlife garden thriving throughout the year takes some special consideration in the fall. Join pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to discuss ways that you can support the wildlife in your garden during this vital transitional time.
September and the start of fall mark a turn toward cool-season planting, new garden additions, and mellow days outside. Basic garden cleanup this month ensures healthy plants and soils as we enjoy the final flush of growth ahead of cold weather. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores September garden cleanup and perennials that benefit from cutback this month.
After the late swelter of summer, we look forward to cooler days and a more casual garden agenda. To keep our gardens fresh and prepare plants for overwintering, weathering through frost offers the best foundation. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to water the fall garden in fluctuating seasonal conditions and cool, short days.