The weather is cooling down in southeastern Wisconsin, and I’m already thinking about putting my garden to bed. With a baby on the way, I’ve been planning ahead so that I can enjoy the beauty that fall provides and not have to work as hard in the yard (doctor’s orders!). If you’re looking to bring a little color into your late-season garden, check out these flowers for fall, fall shrubs and fall containers.
It’s also a good time to get your lawn ready for the winter. Click here for five things you can do today for a healthier lawn next spring. And if you had a prolific veggie garden this year and just can’t seem to give away your vegetables, here are a few surplus savvy solutions to use up the season’s harvest.
Have you sent in your entry for our Backyard Budget Challenge? With five categories to choose from, your budget-friendly décor, project or makeover could win you cash! But hurry! The deadline is October 1! Click here for more details.
Happy Gardening!
-Rachael Liska, Editor