Time for End-of-Season Cleanup
Posted in Gardening Tips on October 5th, 2010 by Plant Talk – 1 CommentWritten by Burpee Home Gardens Team. Burpee Home Gardens is a Supporting Sponsor of The Edible Garden.
As the weather takes a resolute turn toward fall, the vegetable plants you’ve nurtured all summer are finally reaching their end. For many new gardeners who are experiencing their first thrill of growing success, saying good-bye to the garden is bittersweet. Many vegetables such as indeterminate tomatoes, pepper plants, and beanstalks will continue to produce fruit until frosty temperatures prevail. And even though you long to delay the inevitable (and even hedge Mother Nature by trying to bring plants indoors), the truth is, to every thing there is a season, and this one’s coming to a close.
It’s now time to take part in necessary garden cleanup to ensure the next growing season is just as successful. Begin by taking note of your garden’s layout (if you haven’t recorded this already). This helps as you plan for crop rotation next season, which will aid in disease control and soil nutrition. read more »