Whether you’re a newbie gardener or an experienced green thumb, you’ve probably learned that much of gardening is about delayed gratification. Nothing—and we mean nothing—happens overnight when it comes to growing beautiful flowers, herbs and veggies. That’s why late summer and fall are great times to do some basic chores to get ahead of yourself and prepare your garden for next spring.
After a long, hot summer with humidity, disease, and insects wreaking havoc on your plants, your garden likely needs some TLC. Even your lawn could benefit from a little extra love right now. The cooler temperatures are another reason to get out there and dig in the dirt. And some of these tasks will help both new and established plants in your garden survive the stresses of winter, no matter where you live.
Whether your garden is a rambling country lot, a tiny urban plot, or a balcony overflowing with containers, there are plenty of things you can do to get all your plants ready for the next season, such as removing diseased materials so they don’t hang around and infect plants again next year. Best of all, most of these chores aren’t difficult or costly (you’ll just need to invest some sweat equity!), so pull on your garden gloves and have at it before winter’s chill arrives.
Here’s what you can do now for a happier, healthier garden and yard next spring:
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