Preparing Your Garden for Winter: A 7-Step Checklist

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Get your garden ready for winter with this easy 7-step checklist! Learn how to protect your plants, prepare your soil, and ensure a thriving garden next spring.

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Plant spring flowering bulbs.

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Transplant, dig, and divide perennials.

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Dig up tender bulbs and tubers so you can overwinter them indoors.

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Plant trees, shrubs, and perennials for next year.

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Clean and care for garden tools so they are ready to use.

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Store garden hoses, terra cotta pots, and other garden decor that can get damaged by extreme winter conditions.

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Mulch fall leaves and make leaf mold as well as compost.

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Follow along to learn more about ways to improve your garden in fall.

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