Top Picks for Autumnal Garden Care: Fall Gardening Techniques for Maximum Success
In the crisp autumn air, gardeners across Texas are preparing for a bountiful season of fall gardening. Skip Richter, horticulture agent at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, emphasizes the importance of soil in achieving a successful autumn garden.
According to Richter, soil preparation is crucial for fall gardening success. Poor-quality soil can potentially lead to failure, but with the right care, it can be transformed into a thriving garden bed. Composting the soil can help retain water and improve drainage, especially for clay soil. Composting fallen leaves from the yard can contribute to sustainability in fall gardening.
Richter lists Dr. David Reed and Dr. Blake Layton as horticulture experts at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service who are considered experts for fall gardening. They recommend favouring root vegetables and greens for fall planting, such as arugula, beets, broccoli, cabbage, chard, collards, kale, lettuce, parsley, peas, rutabaga, spinach, winter radishes, and more.
It's essential to choose healthy crops for fall planting, focusing on those with healthy foliage and crops that aren't rootbound. Harvesting what is left of spring and summer planting to manage space for autumn crops is also advised.
Other tips for fall gardening include using landscape fabrics to discourage the use of pesticides and chemicals, and planting blooming bulbs such as daffodils and hyacinth during fall to help fill blank spots in perennial areas or along pathways.
Raised beds can also be used to prepare the soil for autumn planting. The soil may require extra care due to the impact from the previous season, so it's important to assess its condition before planting.
Fall gardening can be a rewarding activity, and following these tips can help maximize the garden's potential for the season. So, get ready to embrace the autumn chill and watch your garden flourish!
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