The start of Fall is a good time prepare the garden and landscape around your home for the onset of winter. There are several things you can do to ready your garden for cold weather in Canada (and other chilly locations).
This season is an excellent time to plant shrubs and trees. Here are some cleanup tasks — and a list of the best trees, shrubs, and perennials that often thrive with Autumn planting:
To-Do List for September
- Ready seeds and herbs for drying.
- Add compost to garden beds.
- Check outdoor and indoor plants for pests.
- Plant new trees and shrubs.
- Clean garden tools and bird feeders.
- Fertilize the lawn.
To-Do List for October
- Transfer or transplant trees to new locations.
- Remove diseased areas of perennials – do not compost these.
- Collect and compost fallen leaves.
- Clean up the garden by removing vegetable plants and fallen fruit.
- Trim grass near trees and your home to discourage rats from forming nests.
- Continue to water until cold weather arrives and the ground freezes.
To-Do List for November:
- Fertilize the lawn.
- Drain garden hoses.
- Wrap and protect fruit tree trunks to protect them from extreme temperatures and prevent pests from nesting.
- Keep watering, unless the ground is frozen.
The Best Trees, Shrubs and Perennials to Plant in Fall
With this handy guide to fall garden maintenance you have a greater chance of your plants surviving the winter, and having a healthy and gorgeous garden come springtime. For tree and shrub care, plus pest control, call Dave Lund Tree Service and Co. Ltd. at (905) 884-0511. We can prune your trees in Ontario before the freezing begins.