Planting

• Plant cool-season vegetables like lettuce, spinach, kale, and radishes for a fall harvest.
• Sow seeds for fall flowers such as pansies and violas.
• Plant trees and shrubs to allow them to establish roots before winter.

Maintenance

• Continue deep watering, especially for newly planted items and during dry periods.
• Replenish mulch as needed to maintain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Fertilize fall-blooming plants and those showing signs of nutrient deficiency.
• Stay vigilant for pests and diseases, adjusting treatments as necessary.
• Deadhead summer annuals and perennials to extend their bloom time.
• Prune back spent fruit and vegetable plants to clear space.
• Keep up with weeding to reduce competition.

Harvesting

• Continue harvesting warm-season vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and corn.
• Harvest herbs regularly before the first frost.
• Gather seeds from open-pollinated plants for next year’s garden.

Planning

• Start preparing garden beds for fall planting by amending soil with compost.
• Research and select cover crops to plant in empty beds to improve soil health.
• Begin planning for winter protection of tender plants.