- Lawn Care
- Aerate compacted soil.
- Test soil for fertilizer needs.
- Tree Maintenance
- Prune disease-susceptible trees (e.g., maple, birch, oak, mountain ash).
- Planting
- Plant new trees and shrubs—ideal for root establishment before spring.
- Lawn Grasses
- Sow grass seeds—till soil and water lightly several times a week.
- Herb Garden
- Dig up herbs (rosemary, parsley, chives, thyme) and pot them for indoor growth.
- Houseplants
- Begin moving houseplants indoors.
- Perennials
- Divide and replant perennials.
- Harvesting
- Watch for frost forecasts. Harvest tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, and parsnips.
- Ripen tomatoes indoors, away from sunlight.
- Fall Crops
- Extend fall crops (radish, lettuce, spinach) by using cold frames.
- Pest Prevention
- Dispose of fallen fruit to prevent pests.
- Composting
- Compost garden debris and kitchen scraps.
- Annuals
- Take root cuttings (begonias, geraniums, impatiens) and grow them indoors.
- Seed Saving
- Save seeds from self-pollinating flowers—dry and store in sealed containers.
- Soil Improvement
- Add manure, compost, and leaves to enhance soil with organic matter.
- Halloween Preparation
- Bring Halloween magic to your garden with the Ultimate Decoration Bundle from HSU Growing Supply. Includes straw bale, corn stalks, pumpkins, and a fall leaf bin. The bundle will be delivered on September 25th, with weekly leaf bin pick-up until November 13th. Final pick-up includes your Halloween décor, except for the straw bale, which should be placed on the side for collection.
This checklist is a simple way to keep your garden thriving and your home festive this Fall!
