What should I be doing in my garden in the fall?
Fall is a good time to address weeds/invasive/undesired plants. Some herbicides are most effective in fall, and removing plants means a clean slate for next year. It’s also a good time to mulch/ add organic matter, which will both protect and amend soil over the cold season and through frost/thaw cycles. September is the start of autumn sowing season! It’s a great time to get ahead of the game for next year by sowing certain seeds early to give them a head start before the frosts come. From sweet peas to wildflowers, there are lots of flowers you can sow in autumn.October is the perfect time to plant trees, shrubs, conifers, and hardy perennials—or spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils—and if you’re looking to sow cover crops or install lawns, now is the time for that as well.Early Fall Fertilizer Timing (September – October) During fall, best practices say that September is the best time to fertilize your lawn. So that means you should be taking steps to get your lawn ready for fall and winter right about now.September is an ideal time to plant herbaceous perennials, trees, and shrubs, still allowing enough time for the roots to set before the ground freezes. You may even be able to find good deals on perennial plants at your local garden center.
What should I put on my garden in autumn?
Plant bulbs Spring bulbs can be planted in pots or in your flower borders throughout autumn. Daffodils, hyacinths and crocuses are best planted before the end of September when the soil is still warm. October and November are good times to plant your tulips. October is the perfect time to plant trees, shrubs, conifers, and hardy perennials—or spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils—and if you’re looking to sow cover crops or install lawns, now is the time for that as well.