There’s a lot to be done in the fall garden, but here we’ve gathered many of the basics. From the best trees, flowers, and vegetables to grow, to the right steps to take to get ready for winter, this Beginner’s Guide to Fall Gardening should help you get the most out of your fall garden, even if it’s your very first one.
Fall Gardening for Beginners
There are many things to do in autumn to keep busy in the garden and one of those is maintenance. Whether it’s raking the yard, cleaning up the garden, starting a fall garden, or prepping for next season, here are some autumn garden tips to get the job done:
Fall Garden Maintenance TipsFall Garden Cleanup – Prepping for winterTransplanting in the GardenMulching the Garden in FallUsing Dried Leaves for MulchLawn Care Tips for FallFall Garden PlannerPre-Seeding Gardens in the FallPrepping Gardens in Fall for SpringSowing Cover CropsFall Gardening in a Cold frameFall Vegetable GardeningPicking Vegetables in the FallWhen to Plant Fall CropsPlanting Fall GreensFall Gardening in Small SpacesPropagating Plants in FallLifting and Storing Flower BulbsBringing Houseplants Inside
Additional Tips and Information
What is the Harvest MoonFall Allergy PlantsHosting an Autumn Equinox PartyFire Pit SafetyFall vs. Spring Planting – Pro and Cons
Not looking for maintenance chores? Perhaps you’re more interested in the season itself and how to make the most of this time of year. From the colorful leaves and fall-blooming plants to crafty projects and autumn décor, gardening in fall has plenty of offer. Here are just some of the things you can do, along with useful tips and information celebrating the season.
Fall Foliage in the Garden
Why Do Leaves Change ColorConifers That Change ColorWhy Didn’t My Tree Lose Its LeavesTrees with Leaves That Turn OrangeTrees with Leaves That Turn RedTrees with Leaves That Turn YellowWhat to Do with Autumn LeavesPressing Fall LeavesMaking Leaf PrintsLeafy Floral DisplaysFall Foliage DécorLeaf Garland Décor
Fall Garden Plants
Plants for a Fall GardenFall Flower GardensWildflowers in the FallFall Flowering BulbsAutumn Blooming PerennialsPlanting Roses in FallPlanting Flower Seeds in FallFall Vegetables for ContainersHarvesting Seeds in FallCreating Alluring Fall GardensCool Season AnnualsGrowing CalendulaChrysanthemum CareGoldenrod in GardensCaring for PansiesGrowing NasturtiumsFall Blooming AstersSnapdragon FlowersLeafy Garden GreensGrowing Beans in FallOrnamental Corn
DIY Fall Garden Guide Projects
Pressing Flowers and LeavesFall Gardening with KidsNature Crafts for KidsMaking Seed BallsFall Nature Craft IdeasUsing Herbs in CandlesCreating an Autumn CenterpieceDIY Twig VasePumpkin PlantersBuilding Cold Frames from WindowsGetting Crafty with Bubble WrapHalloween Inspired PlantsCreating a Halloween CenterpiecePotted Herbs for ThanksgivingThanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas
