Fall Garden Prep Posted on September 30, 2020 by socialmedia by The air is crisp, leaves are changing colors, and fall is here! Now that you’ve enjoyed spring planting and the summer’s harvest, it’s time to let nature take its course. Here are a few tips on how to prep your garden before the winter comes to get a jump start on next spring’s planting. Clean It Up Pull up and discard any rotten plants — they can infect your garden with pests and fungus if they aren’t removed. Any old plants that are still healthy can be removed from the soil’s surface and buried in the soil. Adding organic matter to the soil improves the garden’s overall health. Remove Weeds Pulling up invasive plants completely is the only way to prevent them from sprouting again next year. Dig them up and toss in the trash or add them to your burn pile for your next backyard bonfire. Trim Perennials When the flower is done blooming, cut the stalks at the base. This stops seed production, giving more energy to the plant. Foliage will look healthier and your garden appear neater. Not all plants require pruning, so be sure to do your research on what perennials in your garden will benefit from fall trimming. Prep the Soil Adding nutrients to the soil at this time of year gives them time to break down and become active before the spring. Organic additives can include: banana peels, eggshells and animal manure. You can also add fertilizer, and to seal it all in, cover the soil with 3-4 inches of shredded leaves. Taking these steps now will not only help you in the upcoming spring and summer, but they will help improve your garden in the long term. Categories: DIY, Homeowner, How to, Shorewest Tips, Uncategorized Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ Home Property Search Map Search About Us Our Recently Sold Our Reviews Videos Contact Us Reset Password Enter the email address for your account and we will email you instructions on how to reset your password Email* Reset My Password × Sign In Email* Password* Sign In Reset Password New to myShorewest? Create an Account First Name* Last Name* Email* Passwords must be at least 8 characters Password* Repeat Password* Create Account × Forgot Your Password? Enter the email address for your account and we will email your password to you. Email* Retrieve My Password × Welcome Back Welcome back to your myShorewest account. Take me to my Account Stay on this page × Save This Search Name Your Search* Send me property updates that match this search Email Frequency Every 2 Hours Daily Weekly Login to Save Search Email* Password* Sign In Forgot password? × Help Me Find A Home First Name* Last Name* Email* Phone** What are you looking for in a home? Help Me Find a Home **By submitting this request with a text number, you acknowledge that you may incur fees for the sending and/or receiving of any subsequent text messages between you and a Shorewest agent. Amount of the fees (if any) is dependent on your wireless service plan. × Help Me Sell My Home First Name* Last Name* Email* Phone** Address Message Help Me Sell My Home **By submitting this request with a text number, you acknowledge that you may incur fees for the sending and/or receiving of any subsequent text messages between you and a Shorewest agent. Amount of the fees (if any) is dependent on your wireless service plan. × What's My Home Worth? Example: N11W44100 River Ln, Waukesha, WI 53186 Get A Home Value × Home Valuation Report × Schedule A Showing , , Please complete the contact information below and we will respond to your inquiry as quickly as possible. Date and Time Preference for showing Date Time First Name Last Name Email If you are currently working with a Shorewest agent, please enter the first few letters of their FIRST name and select from the choices that appear. Preferred Phone #** Agent Name Additional Comments or Feedback Schedule a Showing Or contact us directly at: 414.208.7586 or [email protected] **By submitting this request with a text number, you acknowledge that you may incur fees for the sending and/or receiving of any subsequent text messages between you and a Shorewest agent. Amount of the fees (if any) is dependent on your wireless service plan. × Property Notes History Notes for: 2370 N. 100th St., Wauwatosa, WI 53226 MLS #: 23156413 ADD A NEW NOTE Add Note × Property Notes History × Edit Your Property Price Tracker Tracker for W179051 N907151 County Road 187, Chippewa Falls, WI 53224 Set a Price Tracker for this property by entering your target price below. You can esily view your price trackers from your Price Tracker page. Save Price Tracker Price Tracker History Remove tracker Price Tracker for: $10,200,000 Price Tracker for: 12/21/2015 Days On Market: 62 Days Original List Price: $13,000,000 Current Property Price: $12,200,000 Remove tracker ×