Fall is coming. For gardeners, it means it’s time to start preparing for the colder months ahead. But if you’ve just started your gardening project, how do you survive your garden’s first fall? Should you also install an animal repellent in your yard? It’s not a bad idea since it got rid of the mice on mine. Today, we’ll share tips on keeping your garden healthy and looking neat as the fall approaches. Let’s get started.
Start Cleaning Your Garden Bed
As the leaves start falling, cleaning up your garden bed is essential. This means removing any dead leaves, stems, or flowers. Leaving dead plant matter in your garden can lead to disease and pests. So, make sure to tidy up your garden bed regularly. You can use a rake or hoe to remove debris from your garden bed.
My pro tip is to use a garden hose to remove any stubborn debris. As a bonus, don’t forget to start mulching to help insulate your plants and protect them from the cold weather.
Trim and Remove Dead Plants
As the temperatures cool down, many plants will start to die off. It is perfectly normal. To tidy up your garden, trim back any dead plants and remove them from your garden bed. You can compost the dead plant matter or add it to your compost pile.
If you’re unsure which plants are dead, wait until the plant is entirely brown before trimming it back. Are you not sure what to do with all the dead leaves? You can use them as mulch or add them to your compost pile.
Protect Your Plants Against the Cold
When the temperature starts to drop, it’s essential to protect your plants from the cold weather. If you live in an area that gets snow, you’ll need to cover your plants with a layer of mulch or straw. This will insulate your plants and help prevent them from freezing. You can also use cloches or cold frames to protect your plants. Just make sure to remove them when the weather starts to warm up again.
Get Rid of Pest Infestation
Unfortunately, as the weather gets cooler, pests will start to look for a warm place to spend the winter. This means your garden could be at risk for an infestation. To prevent this, make sure to regularly check your plants for pests. If you see any, remove them immediately. You can also use traps or pesticides to get rid of pests.
Just read the label carefully before using any products in your garden. And that’s it. Fall is a great time to start gardening. But it’s essential to prepare your garden for the colder months ahead. Following these tips, you can keep your garden healthy and looking neat and tidy all season long. Aside from that, don’t forget to also install an animal repellent in your yard to keep away pests. Happy gardening.