Fall Gardening

Some great choices for adding fall color to your Texas garden include mums, pansies, ornamental kale, Mexican bush sage, and fall-blooming salvias. Native plants like Texas sage and fall aster can also provide vibrant hues.

In the fall, you can gradually reduce your watering frequency as the temperatures cool down. It’s essential to monitor the moisture levels in your soil and water when it’s dry, typically about once a week or as needed.

In the fall, you can overseed your warm-season grass with cool-season grass varieties like ryegrass to maintain green coverage during the winter months. Continue regular mowing but gradually reduce the height as the grass grows more slowly.

In the fall, you should be vigilant for pests like aphids and whiteflies, which can still be active. Keep an eye out for fungal diseases, especially if the weather remains humid. Applying appropriate treatments and maintaining good garden hygiene can help prevent these issues.

Yes, you can plant cool-season vegetables like spinach, lettuce, kale, carrots, and broccoli in the fall in Texas. The milder temperatures make it an excellent time for vegetable gardening.

It’s a good idea to clean and properly store your garden tools and equipment in a dry, sheltered location to protect them from the elements. Regular maintenance, such as sharpening blades and oiling metal

Fall is a suitable time to apply a slow-release, balanced fertilizer to your plants. This helps provide essential nutrients for the upcoming growing season and encourages root development during the winter.

Planting nectar-rich flowers like salvias, fall-blooming asters, and native plants will attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Avoid using pesticides that may harm these beneficial insects.

To prepare your garden for fall, remove dead or diseased plant material, mulch your garden beds, and apply a layer of mulch around trees and shrubs to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperatures.