Should You Remove Plants from Garden Beds in Fall?
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The post Should You Remove Plants from Garden Beds in Fall. A Winterization Guide is by Jerad Bryant and appeared first on Epic Gardening, the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. The urge to clean the garden in the fall is overwhelming. You’ll want to rip out dead plants and remove fallen leaves. It’s good to clean our homes, but it’s not good to do the same in the garden. Use this winterization guide from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to work with nature rather than against it. The post Should You Remove Plants from Garden Beds in Fall.
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- In hardiness zones 3-7, leave annual plants in place until late November to provide winter insulation for soil.
- Remove diseased plants promptly; bury them at least 12 inches deep or hot compost them to prevent pathogen spread.
- Cut back the tops of annuals by late October, leaving roots in the soil to decompose and enrich it for spring.
- Avoid bare soil; cover garden beds with 2-4 inches of mulch or fallen leaves in November to protect soil life over winter.
- Incorporate seed heads from perennials like coneflowers and black-eyed Susans to provide food for wildlife during winter months.
- Best for
- Beginners with small garden beds; plan in late fall for winter preparation.
- Pairs with
- Garden Planner for your zone and frost dates.
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