Thursday, September 19, 2019

Your Fall TO-DO List

TO-DO List


When October rolls around and we have finally shaken the relentless heat of the summer, it often sparks a bit of gardening desire back to life.  Now is the perfect time to set our sights on spring and get prepared.
If you are like millions of others, by now you are ready for some dirt therapy. If you have been looking at those trees and shrubs at your local nursery or garden center but the heat just laughed in your face, you may want to go look again. Trees and shrubs are longing to be taken home and cared for by people just like you.
We have compiled a short list of things to do in the fall:
1. Plant trees and shrubs that you have planned for all year. You will still need to be diligent about water while the roots get acclimated to their new home. Perennials may also be planted.
2. Plant those bulbs! It is the perfect time to get those bulbs into the ground. spring bloomers such as hyacinths, tulips, garlic, crocus, anything that blooms in the spring should go into the ground now so that you get your blooms when you want them.
3. Any cold weather crops that you have started will need to go into the ground if they haven't already. Leafy greens and lettuces will thrive in the cooler temperatures. Their crunch will be sweeter. Enjoy the lettuce and spinach that you planted in September.
4. Clearing out your raised beds from summer is a good chore to get done when the cooler weather sets in.
5. If you are not using your garden spot for cold crops you may want to consider using this time to turn the soil and rid the area of any unwanted plant life. i.e; weeds. Turning compost in with your soil will add back some nutrients for next years garden and make the soil more manageable.
If you have all your chores done and you are not sure what comes next, you could do some light pruning or eradicate the few weeds that insist on sticking around, or you could just sit back and enjoy the season.
Kick back on your porch with some warm apple cider and just admire all of the work that God puts into the beauty that surrounds us.

HAPPY FALL!
for a short video about the proper way to plant a tree visit;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbhKgQ_Tg-Y&t=109s





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