The transition from summer to winter is dramatic in Bethel, OH, but, fortunately, you have all autumn to prepare your garden. With the right supplies and the proper steps, you can maintain a beautiful and healthy garden throughout the cold season ahead. Go to Bethel Feed & Supply Pet & Garden Center to get the necessary garden supplies, then follow this checklist to ensure your yard is ready for winter.

Fall Garden Supplies & Gardening Procedures

1. Clean Up

Though summer has come to an end, you should still mow it on a regular basis; don’t give up now with caring for your lawn. If you want to seed your lawn with cool season grasses, do it in the early fall so the grass can set its roots before it gets too cold. When possible, mow rather than rake because the fallen leaves are valuable for lawn health. Keep your flower beds weeded and use safe spray to kill off unwanted plants.

2. Plant & Save Seeds

Before you clean up your garden, collect some seeds from your favorite open pollinated plants. Whatever you’re missing from your collection, get it now from Bethel Feed & Supply Pet & Garden Center so you can beat the spring rush for seeds. If you’d like to maintain a garden through the winter, plant your cool weather plants in early fall. Some great options are lettuces, kale, and turnips.

3. Insulate for Winter

Your garden needs to be prepared for the dropping temperatures ahead. At some point, distribute a high-potassium winter fertilizer on your lawn, which will prepare it for the dormant season. Once you’ve thinned out your flower beds and vegetable garden, add a layer of natural leaf mulch to keep out the weeds through the winter. Before you expect the ground to freeze, add a protective sheet to keep the frost off the plants.

With the right preparation, your garden will stay happy through the winter and be prepared for next spring. Visit Bethel Feed & Supply Pet & Garden Center for all your garden supplies, and feel free to contact them at (513) 734-2246 with any questions about their inventory. They also carry everything from pet supplies to horse feed and wild bird feed so you can get all your home shopping done in one trip.