Fall Gardening Checklist
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- September
- Water plants less as temperatures start to dwindle.
- Pick herbs to freeze and/or dry.
- Cover water features with netting to collect falling leaves.
- Bring summer houseplants back indoors for the cooler months.
- Plant trees and shrubs.
- Keep planted trees and shrubs well-watered after planting.
- Plan your spring bulb garden.
- Prepare soil beds and plant Spring-flowering bulbs.
- Clean bird feeders.
- Put tools, hoses, and portable sprinkler systems in storage.
- One last weeding will help to improve the appearance of your garden.
- Fertilize your lawn.
- Reap the harvest of the vegetables and herbs still in your garden - preserve, puree, can or freeze.
- October
- Transplant shrubs or young trees to new locations.
- Cut back flowers that have stopped blooming and/or stop deadheading seed heads early Fall.
- Prune any diseased or stressed tree/shrub limbs.
- Rake and compost any fallen leaves, friut and dried brush.
- Remove dead annuals from the garden.
- Continue watering trees and shrubs until the ground freezes.
- Dispose of any diseased or infested plant debris to avoid re-entry of the problem in the Spring.
- Take cuttings, if desired, to winter indoors.
- Outside, spray all plants gently with water to dislodge any unwanted pests.
- November
- Divide perennials and transplant newly divided bulbs.
- Mulch rose bushes.
- Clean fallen leaves in downspouts and gutters.
- Burlap wrap any plants that would benefit before heavy frosts begin.
- Assess which plants and shrubs have done well in your gardens and which have not.
- Watch for frost warnings; protect/cover plants and vegetables as needed.
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Who it's for
This Fall Gardening Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Fall Gardening essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Fall Gardening structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
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- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Fall Gardening (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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