How to winterize your yard with our fall gardening checklist

Okay, here's where we get to the more garden-y part of how to winterize your yard.

What to do with your fall leaves. ...
Top-dress raised beds with soil and add winter mulch. ...
Put your plant supports, lawn gnomes, etc. ...
Take apart containers. ...
Bring houseplants, tender annuals, and plants that go dormant indoors. ...
Plant perennials.

How do I prepare my garden for fall and winter?
How do I prepare my yard for fall?
How do I prepare my landscaping for winter?
What landscaping can be done in the fall?
Should I put compost in my garden in the fall?
How do you prepare soil for next year gardening?
Should I overseed in the fall?
Can I overseed my lawn in October?
What should I do to my lawn in November?
What should I put on my lawn before winter?
What yard work should be done in the winter?
How do I prepare my bushes for winter?

How do I prepare my garden for fall and winter?

10 Ways to Prepare Your Garden for Winter

Clean up rotting and finished plants: ...
Remove invasive weeds that may have taken hold over the growing season: ...
Prepare your soil for spring: ...
Plant cover crops: ...
Prune perennials: ...
Divide and plant bulbs: ...
Harvest and regenerate your compost: ...
Replenish mulch:

How do I prepare my yard for fall?

The following fall tasks help cool-season lawns flourish:

Test your soil. Fall soil testing helps take the guesswork out of managing your lawn's soil pH and nutrition. ...
Feed your lawn. ...
Overseed thin lawns. ...
Repair bare spots. ...
Remove excess thatch. ...
Aerate compacted soil. ...
Keep watering. ...
Keep mowing.

How do I prepare my landscaping for winter?

Apply mulch. Mulch around trees, plants, and shrubs to add extra protection for winter. ...
Prune most plants in winter. The late dormant season is best for most pruning in many regions. ...
Protect against water loss. ...
Take precautions against snow and ice. ...
Apply wire mesh to the base of young trees.

What landscaping can be done in the fall?

Look for deals on spring-blooming bulbs, perennials, trees, and shrubs, which can all be planted in the fall, up until your area gets hit with a hard frost. And don't forget your lawn; cool-season turfgrass can be seeded this time of year, too.

Should I put compost in my garden in the fall?

Fall is the best time to apply the compost, although an application in early spring is almost as effective. A compost mulch can benefit trees and shrubs just as it does other plants. Spread a ½” to 1″ layer of compost on the bare soil under the tree as far as the drip line.

How do you prepare soil for next year gardening?

Here are seven simple things you can do now to prep soil now for next season:

Take a Test. ...
Leave the Roots. ...
Add Compost. ...
Spread Some Manure. ...
Sprinkle with Fertilizer. ...
Pile on the Leaves. ...
Plant Cover Crops.

Should I overseed in the fall?

Fall is the best time to overseed a lawn or repair thin or bare areas. Cool nights and mild, shorter days provide the ideal conditions for seed germination. Grass seed is better able to retain moisture during the fall, and seedlings will thrive without the extreme heat that occurs in the summer months.

Can I overseed my lawn in October?

Overseeding is Better Late than Never

Overseeding in October, or as Uncle calls it “OctOverseeding,” when the days are warm, nights are cool, and soil temperatures remain above 55°, allow grass seed to sprout very quickly.

What should I do to my lawn in November?

Mow your lawn before you fertilize in November. Apply fertilizer evenly in strips in an area to avoid burnt grass. Spread half of the fertilizer in a north to south direction in strips and then spread the other half for the area in an east to west direction.

What should I put on my lawn before winter?

Pre-winter lawn care consists of aerating the turf—to reduce compaction and make it easier for fertilizer and water to reach the roots—and reinvigorating thin areas with compost and seed. Before you start, get a soil test so that you know the type and amount of amendments to add.

What yard work should be done in the winter?

While most lawn care takes place between spring and fall, winter is still a good time to accomplish tasks such as aerating, amending, mowing, raking, seeding and sodding, watering, and weeding.

How do I prepare my bushes for winter?

Mulch – apply a 2-3” thick layer of shredded bark mulch to the entire root zone of the plant. This offers significant benefits year-round, but is especially welcome in winter for its insulating properties and its ability to conserve moisture even in hard, frozen soil. Water – don't let your plants go to bed thirsty.