Fall is finally arrived and for home gardeners, this means the perfect time clean up your gardens and landscape before the leaves come and cover it all up. First and foremost, it is important to clean up the area in order to determine where and what crop seeds should be planted. Pick up all debris and pull out all of the summer annuals to be replaced with the cool weather annuals. Shrubs and trees should also be checked for pests and any diseases. If the trees and shrubs regions are found to have pests and diseases present be sure to cut away all of the infected areas of the foliage. Now, fall is the time for fertilization to kick into high gear. Spring-blooming bulbs are ready to be planted.

It’s time to get out your broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage as well as your lettuce, spinach, and peas. Since fall can certainly be stretched into spring, now is the time for the gardening season to really begin. Bulbs like irises and tulips should be planted right away, that way, come spring your garden will be looking vibrant and colorful. We also suggest getting over to your local gardening center to purchase seeds and plants that will be selling for discounted rates. Be sure to freeze the seed packets to maintain freshness.

For those who got a late start in planting for fall, fear not. We suggest planting things like radishes and spinach. These vegetables are able to go from seed to table in rapid times. Expect these vegetables to thrive in as little as four to six weeks. Fall also marks a time to get those saplings and shrubs planted. Roots will have the opportunity to establish themselves while avoiding the damaging effects of the summer’s sun.

Next, gardeners should prepare to trim, and trim a lot. As the perennial plants and seeds run through their entire life cycle, this marks the perfect time to trim them all. In doing so, the garden will appear cleaner and more abundant. In addition, the plants will be given the amount of energy that they need for next year, all while reducing the likelihood of powdery mildew infestations. Lastly, be sure to fertilize your lawn during the fall to keep is as green and lush as possible through spring. Any type of fertilizer rich in phosphorus will do the trick to give roots that added strength that they need to thrive.

Fall is finally arrived and for home gardeners, this means the perfect time clean up your gardens and landscape before the leaves come and cover it all up. First and foremost, it is important to clean up the area in order to determine where and what crop seeds should be planted. Pick up all debris and pull out all of the summer annuals to be replaced with the cool weather annuals. Shrubs and trees should also be checked for pests and any diseases. If the trees and shrubs regions are found to have pests and diseases present be sure to cut away all of the infected areas of the foliage. Now, fall is the time for fertilization to kick into high gear. Spring-blooming bulbs are ready to be planted.

It’s time to get out your broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage as well as your lettuce, spinach, and peas. Since fall can certainly be stretched into spring, now is the time for the gardening season to really begin. Bulbs like irises and tulips should be planted right away, that way, come spring your garden will be looking vibrant and colorful. We also suggest getting over to your local gardening center to purchase seeds and plants that will be selling for discounted rates. Be sure to freeze the seed packets to maintain freshness.

For those who got a late start in planting for fall, fear not. We suggest planting things like radishes and spinach. These vegetables are able to go from seed to table in rapid times. Expect these vegetables to thrive in as little as four to six weeks. Fall also marks a time to get those saplings and shrubs planted. Roots will have the opportunity to establish themselves while avoiding the damaging effects of the summer’s sun.

Next, gardeners should prepare to trim, and trim a lot. As the perennial plants and seeds run through their entire life cycle, this marks the perfect time to trim them all. In doing so, the garden will appear cleaner and more abundant. In addition, the plants will be given the amount of energy that they need for next year, all while reducing the likelihood of powdery mildew infestations. Lastly, be sure to fertilize your lawn during the fall to keep is as green and lush as possible through spring. Any type of fertilizer rich in phosphorus will do the trick to give roots that added strength that they need to thrive.