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Fall Garden Packet 2009

The 2009 Fall Garden Packet from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences provides timely, valuable gardening information.

This year's edition of the fall garden packet includes articles on topics ranging from planting bulbs and killing fire ants to planting fall cover crops. These articles are written each year by UGA specialists and news editors especially for Georgia gardeners.

Do fall chores now for spring garden

Clearing debris, testing soil and cleaning tools makes for an easier spring garden. Just because you have eaten all the cucumbers, tomatoes and zucchini you can stand doesn't mean it's time to give up on your garden. If you aren't planting a fall vegetable garden, make sure you do a few things now to ensure your garden plot will be ready in the spring. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >>

Plant now for spring-flowering bulbs

Fragrant flowers can add scent, color to gardens. "Georgia is a great place to grow bulbs," said UGA Cooperative Extension horticulturist Paul Thomas. "Most species on the market do well here, and they are drought tolerant." Read the full story on Georgia FACES >>

Flowering bulb favorites

UGA horticulturist gives his list of favorite flowering bulbs. "I absolutely adore hyacinths," said Paul Thomas, a UGA Cooperative Extension horticulturist. "I've found that a good grouping of hyacinths puts a fragrance all over the garden. I love paperwhites for the same reason. I like to have my nose in the garden." Read the full story on Georgia FACES >>

Clean and prune to extend harvest

Keep tending summer garden and you'll harvest into the fall. As the summer comes to an end, most gardeners may be growing tired of tending and harvesting their vegetable garden. Before you pack up your hoe and rake, there are a few things you can do to extend your harvest and prepare for next year's garden. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >>

Fall mulching on a budget

Make mulch from leaves and clippings found in your yard. Your plants need a warm bed just as much as you do with winter approaching, but you shouldn't have to break the bank to get the job done right. Homemade mulch lets you cut costs without sacrificing your landscape and garden. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >>

Plant crops now to feed crops later

Boost spring garden by planting cover crop now. If tending your summer garden has you exhausted and ready for a break, consider planting a cover crop before storing your garden tools for the winter. A cover crop can give your garden a neat appearance and help protect the soil from erosion. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >>

Landscaping to attract wildlife

Provide for their needs and wildlife will come. It seems a little strange writing a landscaping article about attracting wildlife. I've spent much of my career telling folks how to keep critters out of their landscape. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >>

Fall webworms feed on leaves

Control webworm infestations to prevent tree damage. Spiders aren't the only web-weavers. Fall webworms weave webs, too. Their webs, spun in shade trees and ornamentals, leave plants defoliated and landscapes unsightly. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >>

Fall best time to control fire ants

Fall is the best time to treat for fire ants. Fire ants can ruin picnics and football games year-round. Treating fire ant colonies in the fall can help edge out future colonies, lessening the likelihood they'll steal your chips or nip at your toes. Read the full story on Georgia FACES>>

Free publications online from UGA

UGA Cooperative Extension publications offer research-based information. If you're looking for reliable, up-to-date, free information about how to prune your plants, or how to plant shade, apple or pecan trees, or how to protect your plants this winter, UGA Cooperative Extension likely has a publication that will answer all of your questions. Read the full story on Georgia FACES >>

 

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