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Fall And Winter Prep In My Perennial Garden

Fall And Winter Prep In My Perennial Garden

It's hard to believe that after our long, hot summer it's already time to start planning and prepping for the colder seasons. However, nature and the changes in the garden are telling me that it's time to start the process. Here’s what I do in my garden to prepare it for fall. One of my first fall tasks is to survey the garden to look for yellowing of leaves, fungal damage, and eggs that some of the pests may have left. I'm also looking for signs that plants may need transplanting or separating. I will prune some of my perennial plants, and also mulch to protect them.

Mulch: We Have So Mulch To Talk About

Mulch: We Have So Mulch To Talk About

If you hang around Swansons long enough, you’ll hear us extol the benefits of “compost” and “mulch,” often in the same sentence. You’ll hear them both as nouns and verbs. Are they the same thing? Not exactly, but their uses and benefits to your garden are closely related.