Check out this handy fall garden checklist for the tasks you should complete now for a great garden next spring!

The summer garden season may be over, but in many areas, fall gardening tasks are far from done! In order to grow a great garden next year, there are a few things you will want to do now, to set yourself up for success.

In addition to making notes about this year’s garden crops (what did well, what didn’t, which varieties had problems and how you will avoid them next time around, where things were planted so you can properly rotate crops, etc.), there are a number of other tasks to take care of in the next few weeks.

Here is a quick checklist of what needs to be done now to prepare for a better garden next spring, so you can check off any tasks that you haven’t yet completed:

1. Plant Hardy Seeds

2. Plant Flowering Bulbs

3. Prepare Veggie Beds

4. Plant Garlic

5. Divide, Move, and Plant

6. Dig Up Tender Bulbs

7. Get Weather Protection

8. Empty Hoses and Rain Barrels

9. Winterize Garden Ponds

10. Water Young Trees and Shrubs

11. Dispose Of Diseased Plants

12. Clean, Repair, Sharpen Tools

13. Organize Shed and Potting Supplies

14. Review and Plan For Next Year

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