Q&A – Is there something I can do in the fall to get my container soil ready for next year?
Question:
Is there something I can do in the fall to get my container soil ready for next year?
Answer:
The most important thing is to take out all the dead plant material. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says this will reduce problems next years because that is where insects and diseases overwinter. She also suggests planting a cover crop over the winter and turning them under in the spring. As the cover crops decompose in the soil, they will provide nutrients to your vegetables.
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Is there something I can do in the fall to get my container soil ready for next year?
Answer:
The most important thing is to take out all the dead plant material. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says this will reduce problems next years because that is where insects and diseases overwinter. She also suggests planting a cover crop over the winter and turning them under in the spring. As the cover crops decompose in the soil, they will provide nutrients to your vegetables.
Related Videos:
Winter Cover Crops
Cleaning Out Garden Beds
Related Resources:
Tips for garden clean-up to reduce pests, diseases
Cover Crops for Home Gardens