Garden work doesn’t end with the start of fall! From planting cool-weather crops to protecting from frost, autumn is a time to not only clean up after a busy growing season, but also to prepare for a successful garden next year. On this page, you’ll find all of our best articles about the basics of gardening in the fall, including things like planting a fall crop, cutting back perennial flowers, and preparing soil for spring sowing. Fall gardening doesn’t have to be overwhelming!
Fall Flowers and Foliage
Discover colorful fall-blooming flowers, shrubs, trees, and vines that extend your garden’s beauty well into autumn.
Learn Why Fall Is the Best Time to Plant Trees
Fall Bulbs That Bring Fireworks to Your Spring Garden
Add Stunning Fall Color to Your Landscape with Shrubs
There's a Difference Between Florist and Garden Mums
Fall Vegetable Gardening
Quick-Growing Vegetables That are Good for Container Gardening
These Leafy Greens Grow Fast in Warm, Late-Summer Soil
What to Plant in a Fall Garden: Cool-Weather Crops That Thrive
When and How to Plant Garlic for a Big Harvest
Frost Dates, Temperatures, & Covering Tips
Fall Garden Cleanup
What to Do With All Those Leftover Leaves: How to Turn Autumn Leaves Into Garden Gold
Garden Soil Preparation
Discover your garden’s ideal soil pH, test methods, natural adjustments, and pH preferences for common plants and vegetables.
How to Prepare Your Soil in Fall for Next Year’s Garden
Testing Soil pH and Soil Health (Right at Home!)
Fall Nature
What are the First Signs of Fall? What Happens to Nature in the Fall?
Discover the science behind vibrant fall colors and what triggers leaf color changes.
Treating Yellow Jacket Stings and How to Deal With Their Nests
Fallen Fruit or Danger? A Guide to Common Poisonous Berries in Fall
