You might find the gardening transition between summer and fall difficult to face. You have to leave the bright flowers and tasty fruits behind to prepare for the cold temperatures that lie ahead. However, the award-winning professionals at Northgate Greenhouses say the fall season can be just as fun for your garden.

Here, this Cincinnati-based team offers their top fall gardening ideas:

• Bring on the Autumn Colors: What better way to prepare for the upcoming fall season than to incorporate some key fall colors into your yard or garden? Some flowers you should consider plating include mums, sunflowers, pansies, ornamental cabbage, and kale, They provide season-appropriate pops of color.
• Renovate Your Beds: Your garden beds need to be prepared for the harsh, chilly temperatures. Move and divide your plants a few weeks before the first frost of the season. This will give them time to recover from the shock and develop new roots. Another beneficial idea is to add a few extra inches of mulch for protection from the harsh winter.
• Keep Some Leaves: Fallen leaves are a staple of the autumn, and even though too many of them will smother your lawn. Shred leaves in the fall for spring compost, but do not leave them under your tree. 
• Protect the Pots: If you have terra cotta or ceramic pots outdoors, you might want to change them to plastic, metal, or fiberglass options. Ceramic and terra cotta pots don’t fare well in cold temperatures, as they are prone to freezing and cracking.
• Enjoy the Season: The autumn season only has a few weeks of a balanced climate. Once it gets closer to the winter months, the temperature drops dramatically, decreasing the time you can enjoy the outdoors. If you don’t have one already, consider adding a fire bowl or pit to your landscape. You can even turn it into the focal point of your garden.

If you’re still wondering what to do with your garden for the upcoming fall season, get in touch with the professionals of Northgate Greenhouses at (513) 729-1134. You can also visit their website for more information on their gardening products and services.