Autumn is a busy time in the garden. It’s a time of change and necessary preparations for winter. In many climates, it’s the last chance at harvest before the cold weather sets in. If you grow the right kind of plants, it can also be a time of unparalleled beauty and color.
There’s a lot to be done in the fall garden, but here we’ve gathered many of the basics. From the best trees, flowers, and vegetables to grow, to the right steps to take to get ready for winter, this Beginner’s Guide to Fall Gardening should help you get the most out of your fall garden, even if it’s your very first one.
Fall Gardening for Beginners
There are many things to do in autumn to keep busy in the garden and one of those is maintenance. Whether it’s raking the yard, cleaning up the garden, starting a fall garden, or prepping for next season, here are some autumn garden tips to get the job done:
- Fall Garden Maintenance Tips
- Fall Garden Cleanup – Prepping for winter
- Transplanting in the Garden
- Mulching the Garden in Fall
- Using Dried Leaves for Mulch
- Lawn Care Tips for Fall
- Fall Garden Planner
- Pre-Seeding Gardens in the Fall
- Prepping Gardens in Fall for Spring
- Sowing Cover Crops
- Fall Gardening in a Cold frame
- Fall Vegetable Gardening
- Picking Vegetables in the Fall
- When to Plant Fall Crops
- Planting Fall Greens
- Fall Gardening in Small Spaces
- Propagating Plants in Fall
- Lifting and Storing Flower Bulbs
- Bringing Houseplants Inside
Additional Tips and Information
- What is the Harvest Moon
- Fall Allergy Plants
- Hosting an Autumn Equinox Party
- Fire Pit Safety
- Fall vs. Spring Planting – Pro and Cons
Not looking for maintenance chores? Perhaps you’re more interested in the season itself and how to make the most of this time of year. From the colorful leaves and fall-blooming plants to crafty projects and autumn décor, gardening in fall has plenty of offer. Here are just some of the things you can do, along with useful tips and information celebrating the season.
Fall Foliage in the Garden
- Why Do Leaves Change Color
- Conifers That Change Color
- Why Didn’t My Tree Lose Its Leaves
- Trees with Leaves That Turn Orange
- Trees with Leaves That Turn Red
- Trees with Leaves That Turn Yellow
- What to Do with Autumn Leaves
- Pressing Fall Leaves
- Making Leaf Prints
- Leafy Floral Displays
- Fall Foliage Décor
- Leaf Garland Décor
Fall Garden Plants
- Plants for a Fall Garden
- Fall Flower Gardens
- Wildflowers in the Fall
- Fall Flowering Bulbs
- Autumn Blooming Perennials
- Planting Roses in Fall
- Planting Flower Seeds in Fall
- Fall Vegetables for Containers
- Harvesting Seeds in Fall
- Creating Alluring Fall Gardens
- Cool Season Annuals
- Growing Calendula
- Chrysanthemum Care
- Goldenrod in Gardens
- Caring for Pansies
- Growing Nasturtiums
- Fall Blooming Asters
- Snapdragon Flowers
- Leafy Garden Greens
- Growing Beans in Fall
- Ornamental Corn
DIY Fall Garden Guide Projects
- Pressing Flowers and Leaves
- Fall Gardening with Kids
- Nature Crafts for Kids
- Making Seed Balls
- Fall Nature Craft Ideas
- Using Herbs in Candles
- Creating an Autumn Centerpiece
- DIY Twig Vase
- Pumpkin Planters
- Building Cold Frames from Windows
- Getting Crafty with Bubble Wrap
- Halloween Inspired Plants
- Creating a Halloween Centerpiece
- Potted Herbs for Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas