Fall has so much to offer those who love spending time in the garden. The chill in the air, the deep rich colors, and the smell of the air that lets us know winter is around the corner! If you think that fall is only for raking leaves, think again. Put on a sweater, pull out the garden gloves, and head out to the garden.
Late fall is the perfect time to plant bulbs, such as tulips, narcissus, hyacinth, muscari, and crocus so that they will bloom in spring. Planting bulbs now will give you great early spring color and the blooms are great as cut flowers!
How to plant:
- dig a hole 4-6" deep
- place a bulb point-up in the hole
- add some bulb fertilizer to each hole – such as “Bulb-tone”
- cover with soil
Other tips:
- dig up and pot chives to bring inside for winter use
- cover your garden tools with a light coating of oil to protect them from rust
- save large containers from freezing by wrapping loosely with chicken wire or burlap, then fill with leaves for insulation
- move smaller containers planted with trees or shrubs into an unheated garage or shed to prevent winter burn
- mulch perennial beds after trimming back plants for a tidy look and for winter protection
- cut and use twigs and evergreen trimmings in your planters and window boxes to add interest and architecture
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