
Fall
September
What Can I Do?
Plant Bulbs: Start daffodils and tulips for spring.
Harvest: Pick late tomatoes and peppers.
Compost: Recycle spent plants.
What’s in Bloom?
Asters: Purple and pink stars.
Mums: Fall classics in bronze, red, and yellow.
Sedum: Pinkish-red succulent blooms.
Any Additional Tips?
Watering Adjustments: As the weather cools, adjust watering schedules. Keep the soil moist, but avoid overwatering since plants won’t need as much water.
Pest Control: Keep an eye out for late-season pests like aphids and caterpillars, especially on late bloomers.
Prune Deadwood: Prune any dead or damaged branches on trees and shrubs to encourage healthy growth for next spring.
October
What Can I Do?
Clean Up: Cut back perennials after frost (mid-to-late month).
Plant Garlic: Sow cloves now for next July.
Mulch: Protect roots before winter.
What’s in Bloom?
Mums: Still blooming strong.
Pansies: Cool-weather color.
Ornamental Grasses: Plumes peak.
Any Additional Tips?
Containers Winter Prep: Move containers to sheltered locations away from winter weather or insulate them with burlap.
Cover Cold-Hardy Vegetables: Use row covers to extend the growing season for crops like kale and spinach.
Test Soil: Great time to test your soil for pH and nutrient levels, allowing time for amendments before planting next spring.