Gardeners can manage fall clean-up by treating it like a project with phases and priorities. High-impact tasks like removing diseased plants, weeding, and enriching soil should be prioritized.
Have I got some good news for those of you who are dreading fall garden clean up. You don’t have to do as much as you think and in doing so, you will support the survival of all kinds of pollinators, ...
Fall brings cooler temperatures, shorter days, and the perfect opportunity to prepare your landscape for winter while setting ...
Although fall officially arrives in September, October is typically when it starts to feel like fall in the Pennsylvania landscape. Daytime temperatures start to fall into the 50s and 60s and nights ...
We tend to think that fall is when the garden winds down, and spring is when the work begins. But there are several chores that, if completed now, will make your spring job much easier. For starters, ...
It's autumn, your neighbor’s yard has turned into a leaf graveyard, and the squirrels are sizing up your leftover tomatoes. You, on the other hand, are in an epic stand-off with your rake: To clean, ...
Take a moment now to remove spent annuals and summer vegetable plants. “I usually begin by pulling up any annuals and vegetable plants that are finished for the season. It’s not absolutely necessary — ...
Take time to enjoy the fall colors in the landscape. Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs. Spring bulbs can be planted among groundcovers and perennials. As these plants grow in the spring, ...
For many gardeners, fall clean-up can feel like a scramble. Frost arrives, leaves pile up, and suddenly there’s more to do than time to do it. But just as project managers use timelines and priorities ...