FALL GARDEN CHORES

•Pull dead annuals, leaving the roots to decompose in the soil

•Divide perennials to make room for next spring’s garden

•Fertilize in early fall to help next year’s lawn

•Repair dead patches –seeding in the fall gives you fewer weeds

•Clear plant debris and stubborn weeds from the garden

•Clean your garden tools to get them ready for winter storage

•Plant bulbs for next year’s spring blooms

•If you are bringing in any potted plants, the soil could have ants or soil-eating fungus gnats and the underside of the leaves could carry spider mites. You may need to re-pot in fresh soil or flush the soil out with several waterings, and spray the underside of the leaves with clear water.