Your summer crops are likely tired. The tomatoes have slowed, the squash is exhausted—yep, it’s time. Yank, pull, dig… make it happen because fall planting is calling! Today’s beautiful weather is perfect for clearing out the old and getting your garden prepped for an amazing fall season.
Tips for Prepping Your Garden for Cold-Loving Plants:
• Clear the Soil: After pulling the summer plants, clean up dead leaves, stems, and roots. This reduces pests and disease risks.
• Amend the Soil: Cold-loving plants like hearty soil. Add compost or manure to boost nutrients and improve drainage for a healthy fall garden.
• Mulch for Protection: Mulch helps insulate roots from early frosts and keeps the soil at a stable temperature, giving plants the cozy environment they need to thrive.
• Choose Cold-Loving Varieties: Start with hardy crops like kale, spinach, carrots, and broccoli. They love cool weather and grow well in the fall.
• Use Row Covers: Protect your fall plants from unexpected frosts with lightweight row covers. These also help extend your growing season!
Fall gardening is normally the easiest season to grow—less pests, less disease, less watering… What are you waiting for? Go pull the plants, friends! Your fall harvest awaits! 🌱🍁
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