HOMESTEAD HOW-TO
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Old plant material can harbor pests, diseases, and fungi that reemerge in spring, wreaking havoc on your new plants.
Take a hand trowel and gently dig out these persistent roots, helping to slow their spread before the next growing season.
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Some perennial plants benefit from pruning before winter to ensure healthy regrowth in the spring.
Adding compost to your garden beds before winter is one of the best ways to enrich the soil for the following year.
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If you have large areas of bare soil in the winter, planting cover crops such as clover, rye, or vetch is a great way to protect and improve your soil.
After the fall garden cleanup is complete, spread a thick layer of organic mulch.
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