Autumn Horticulture Chores: Getting Your Garden Ready for Fall and Winter

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Watering salad in raised bed in garden. Gardening in spring time.

aired; August 25, 2026

As summer winds down, there’s still plenty of work to do in the garden before the colder months arrive. On The Spark, horticulturalist Erica Jo Shaffer joins us to talk about the important autumn chores that can help gardens, lawns and landscapes make it through winter and come back strong next spring.

We’ll discuss what gardeners should be doing now, from cleaning up beds and preparing plants for colder temperatures to deciding what should—and shouldn’t—be cut back in the fall. Erica Jo will also share tips for protecting plants, handling leaves and other garden debris, and making the most of the fall season while preparing your outdoor spaces for the months ahead.

Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation.