Rain Barrels for Fall Gardens: Capture Autumn Water In late September through November, a rain barrel banks autumn storm water for dry spells between fronts, new plantings, and greenhouse or tunnel ch...
Frost Cloth and Row Covers in Zones 10-11 In USDA Zones 10-11, frost cloth and floating row covers are less about nightly October freezes and more about rare cold snaps, wind protection, and insect ex...
Frost Cloth and Row Covers in Zones 8-9 In USDA Zones 8-9, frost cloth and floating row covers still earn a place on cold nights even though hard freezes are less common than in the north. Use breatha...
Softneck Garlic to Plant in Fall in Zone 9 In USDA Zone 9, softneck garlic is the fall default for reliable bulbs and long storage. Plant cloves in October into November often later in sheltered 9b in...
Spring Bulbs to Plant in Fall in Zone 9 In USDA Zone 9, plant spring bulbs in October and November often into early December in sheltered sites with a chill-honest list: narcissus and ornamental alliu...
Cedar, Pine Bark, and Hardwood Mulch for Mid-Band Fall Beds In USDA Zones 6-8 in late September through November, fall mulch work favors named products: untreated cedar, pine bark, and shredded hardwo...
Pelletized Lime vs Powdered Lime for Fall Lawns and Beds When a soil test shows acidic soil, fall is a classic window to apply agricultural lime. The practical choice is usually pelletized lime for la...
Soil Test Kits for Fall Gardens: pH, Nutrients, and Next Steps In late September through November, a soil test kit or lab sample is the fastest way to decide whether fall lime, fertilizer, or compost ...
Deer Fencing and Netting for Fall Gardens Deer fencing and netting are the physical barrier when repellent alone cannot keep fall plantings intact. Install deer netting over beds or a taller perimeter...
Frost Cloth and Row Covers in Zones 6-7 In USDA Zones 6-7, frost cloth and floating row covers are overnight tools for sharp early freezes, not a substitute for zone-hardy plants or winter mulch. Use ...
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