4 TIPS TO GET YOUR GARDEN READY FOR FALL

By Jeff  Posted August 20, 2020  In Blog, Landscaping & Design Ideas

In the middle of a massive heatwave, it might feel like fall is far, far away. 

However, with September on the horizon that autumn chill is right around the corner. 

What does that mean? 

It’s time to start planning for your fall garden!

How do you make sure you’re prepared? Follow these four tips to get your garden ready for the fall harvest!

A PERFECT GARDEN STARTS WITH THE PERFECT PLANTER.

Unfortunately, this isn’t as simple as hammering some plywood together, throwing in some dirt, and calling it a day. 

You’ll need to pre-plan for elements such as:

• Irrigation and Erosion: How will you protect your land from erosion? How will you make sure irrigation will be even and consistent?
• The right structure: What kind of seal and adhesive will you need to make sure your water doesn’t leak from your planter? If you’re not using a raised planter, will you need a retaining wall or blocks for edging?
• Plant growth habits: Some plants will need a little extra structure to give them a leg up. In other words, make sure you are equipped with trellises, wire cones, or the stakes your plants need to survive.
• Protection from birds and squirrels. What nets and protective devices will you need to protect against ambitious critters?

Lucky for you, you can find most of the items you need to make your garden perfect right hereat Taylor Concrete! We carry SRW Products for all your garden needs, from the perfect stone sealer for your garden pathway to silk socks to control water runoff to retaining walls right down to the wall drains.

KNOW WHAT TO GROW! 

It’s important to find out which plants you can plant now that will yield the best results come autumn. 

If you’re a veggie lover try these: beets, radishes, string beans, corn, squash, lettuce, green onions, broccoli, parsley, peas, or turnips!

If you’re more about the aesthetics than the eats, try these flowers: daisies, marigolds, asters, oriental lilies, chrysanthemums, balloon flowers, and black-eyed susans.

Here are a few added nuances to keep in mind when you are thinking about what to grow:

• Don’t put plants in with other plants that are extremely prolific or invasive. I.e. If you plant pumpkins, do it away from every other plant!
• Make sure to consider when you will be harvesting each crop. For example, say you are growing radishes for some autumn salads. Radishes take, from seed to harvest, about 22 to 70 days, depending on the radish variety and season. On the other hand, lettuce takes between 45 to 100 days to be ready for harvest. In all likelihood, depending on variety, you’ll need to plant your lettuce before you plant your radishes to make sure they are ready for harvest at the same time.
• Make sure you have the right size planter for your plant. Too big or too small and your plant may not grow to its full potential!

CHOOSE THE RIGHT IRRIGATION SYSTEM, REPELLANTS AND FERTILIZER FOR YOUR PLANTS!

Do you need a drip system? Or is simple surface irrigation better for your plants? 

Are insects your main concern? Or do you need to make sure you’re keeping the bunnies out of the turnips? 

Is it more important to have a water soluble fertilizer or is controlled release your main priority? 

Make sure to do your research to see how your garden thrives best and pair the plants that will thrive together. Also, remember that your local ecology can affect moisture, soil quality and richness, and common pests. Be sure to consult your local nursery on the right strategy for your garden.

• Location, location, location. 

It’s not only an apt axiom for real estate, but is important when you think about gardening–especially in the fall! If you plant your beautiful garden underneath that big oak tree, you’re going to be fighting off not only shade, but falling leaves and all the critters that come with it! Do some careful consideration before you decide where your plants will be happiest. 

Now, get to planting! 

Autumn, here we come.

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