Fall Garden Checklist
Use this timely guide to prepare your garden for winter.
Early Fall
Shop for bulbs. Order from catalogs or visit garden stores early for best selection.
Test Garden Tip: If deer or rabbits are a problem in your area, select pest-resistant bulbs such as daffodils, Siberian squill, and fritillaria.
Learn about some of the best spring-blooming bulbs.
Discover more bulbs that pests leave be.
Clear away debris from the base of roses. Fallen rose foliage can give diseases a safe place to overwinter and create problems in your garden next year.
Learn more about getting your roses ready for winter.

Plant shrubs and evergreens. Early fall planting gives new plants enough time to get their roots established before winter.
Get tips for planting trees and shrubs.
Water, water, water. Give all of your plants a good drink, especially your trees. Their roots need plenty of moisture to make it through the upcoming months.
Amend your soil. Get the ground ready for next year's beds and your fall bulbs by tilling the soil and adding home-made compost.
Learn to make and use your own compost.
Plant fall annuals. your summer blooms fade, add color to your garden with fall annuals, such as mums, pansies, and ornamental kale.
Beautify your yard with our fall container garden ideas.
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