As the final days of summer pass by, it’s nearly time to put away the garden supplies and place the lawn furniture in storage. But first, do some end-of-season tasks in your garden to ensure it’s in top shape for spring. Below are three pieces of advice to follow that will improve your soil, limit disease and fight weeds for the next growing season.

Get Your Garden Ready for Fall with These 3 Tips

1. Take Out Dead Plants

At this time of year, plants are dying off. Remove the dead ones and place them in your compost bin if they were healthy when they passed. Any plants that may have had a disease or pests should be removed from your property via the trash as they could harbor the disease or bugs over winter and kill off your next year’s garden.

2. Pull Weeds 

While it may seem like there is no point to pulling weeds now that the growing season is over, this task is beneficial. You’ll prevent these weeds from germinating and growing back by taking them out now. Pull the weeds by hand or break into your garden supplies one last time to find a trowel or small rake to ensure you pull out the entirety of each root system. Stash the weeds in the trash instead of adding them to the top layer of soil. This way, you’ll avoid accidentally encouraging the weeds to grow back when the weather warms.

3. Layer On Mulch and Compost

Along with shutting off the water supply to the hose before cold temperatures set in, you should finish off the garden for the season by layering on mulch and compost. These organic materials will protect the soil by limiting light and mitigating weeds. 

If you need some fall garden supplies like mulch, nutrient-rich soil or seasonal plants head to Bethel Feed & Supply Pet & Garden Center in Bethel, OH. Their knowledgeable staff can help you pick out the perfect fertilizer, share succulent care knowledge and offer additional seasonal maintenance tips to keep your garden flourishing. To talk about your fall to-do list with their friendly team call (513) 734-2246. Visit the website for information on their garden supplies and additional offerings like fencing, pet, wild bird and livestock feed.