Fall garden care is essential for a good winter and an even better spring. Here are our top 9 fall garden tasks to prepare your landscape for winter. 1. General Cleanup General fall cleanup is key. Pull spent annuals and vegetables and toss them in the compost. Cut back perennials with care, removing damaged branches, as well as plants prone to disease such as garden peonies, bee balm, and tall phlox. Drain hoses and sprinklers, and clean and sharpen tools. 2. Planting and Storing Bulbs Fall bulb planting and bulb storage are important. Plant spring-blooming bulbs, such as tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and alliums. Dig up and store tender bulbs and tubers, such as cannas, dahlias, gladiolus, and elephant ears. 3. Caring for Roses If your winter temperatures tend to fall below 0 Fahrenheit, you’ll want to protect your roses. Gently prune your roses, then apply an 8-12 inch (20-30 cm.) […]
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