As it's 'that time of the year', most of us are getting or have gotten our gardens prepared for the winter. If you haven't quite gotten to everything and are not sure what other chores you may have to get your garden ready, take a look at our check list.
- Plant spring bulbs and lilies.
- Divide and replant perennials.
- Transplant summer and fall blooming shrubs and prune shrub roses when they go dormant.
- If not done last month, cut perennials back to 3 to 4 inches.
- Fertilize spring bulbs and lilies when planting.
- Pull annuals when plants cease blooming or are dead.
- Spread compost or other organic matter over garden.
- Mulch trees and plants for protection from the cold.
- If necessary, water newly planted ground covers.
- Clean up plant debris from beds and borders (before mulching!)
- Take down stakes and trellises to clean and store them for next season.
- Take down grapevines and climbing roses, lay on the ground and mulch before the temperature dips.
- Clean up leaves and place them in your compost bin if there are lots of them but go ahead and leave some in the flower beds and on the lawn to become wonderful compost.
- Once the garden is cleaned up sit back with a fresh cup of coffee, admire all your hard work and think about how wonderful your garden will look in the spring!
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