Horticulture/Fall Cleanup

Fall cleanup is the process of "putting the garden to bed" for the winter.

Outline:
 * Before leaves fall
 * Identify trees and shrubs with diseased foliage, treat or remove as necessary
 * Remove any weeds, with priority to those that will be in seed when leaf cleanup is done
 * Prepare compost area
 * Check lawn for weeds, treat and reseed if necessary
 * Dig tropical plants and prepare them for overwintering indoors
 * During leaf fall
 * Keep hardscapes clean for safety
 * Frequently pick up leaves from trees and shrubs with diseased foliage
 * Dig or mulch tender plants as necessary
 * After leaves fall
 * Cutting back
 * What to cut back
 * What not to cut back
 * Winter interest
 * Insulation
 * Bird habitat concerns
 * Fall pruning
 * What to prune
 * What not to prune
 * Heeling
 * In ground
 * In containers
 * Mulching
 * Deciding whether to insulate or expose
 * Composting
 * Shredding
 * Storing browns
 * Bulb planting
 * Separate chapter
 * Transplants and new plants

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