Take care of this fall garden preparation for a great spring growing season Late fall and early winter are not the times to leave the garden and go inside. Get outside to breathe in the crisp, fresh air and do a couple of tasks that will lighten your spring garden workload! 1. Amend your soil Fall is the perfect time to amend your soil. One of the best things you can apply is composting. Whether you buy it or make it yourself, it adds nutrients and organic matter to your soil to keep it healthy and productive. Add compost to garden beds Pull back the mulch and spread ¼ to ½ inch of compost around the plants in your garden beds. The compost stays in your existing garden soil throughout the winter to mix with natural freeze/thaw cycles. That extra layer, like mulch, can help insulate and protect the roots of newly planted perennials and shrubs from harsh winter temperatures. 2. Continue to manage weeds Even if it seems futile to pull weeds in late fall, do it anyway. There
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