Gardening Doesn’t Have To End In The Summer!

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Fall can be one of the busiest seasons for some gardeners if they plan ahead. With that being said, gardening doesn’t have to end in the summer. Here are 5 Tips to survive gardening in the fall.

It is essential to determine what Hardiness Zone you live in order to plant the right vegetables and the right time. So you’re probably thinking by now, where could I find information about the the zone in live? The United States Department of Agriculture, has several maps in which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive in their location. I live in Atlanta, which is listed as zone 7b. There are several sub maps for Georgia, I would highly recommend entering your zip code for accurate zoning.

Now that we know what zone you live in. Let’s get to work! Here are 5 tips to get you started for the fall.

First Tip

Remove plants that have stopped blooming. It’s extremely hot in Atlanta, I would suggest doing maintenance in the morning before the weather gets too hot or late in the evening after the sun has gone down a bit.

Second Tip

harvest your summer crops you might end up with an abundance of fruits or vegetables. Share or preserve any crops that you aren’t ready to use. Here is a link on 5 different methods to preserve your fruits and vegetables.

Third Tip

Start planting your fall crops and begin transplanting! Before transplanting, test the ph of your soil. You definitely want to make sure your soil has the right amount of nutrients to produce an abundance of crops.

Fourth Tip

During the early stages of planting seeds or transplanting, curating a watering system is important. Especially for the hot months of July, August, and September. A popular rule most gardeners use is to water about an inch a week in the earlier stages and to adjust once your plants have established.