For instance, I have several grape vines in my garden. If I wait until all the leaves drop off to prune, I would have enough to fill numerous recycle bins. Instead, I cheat a little and start trimming them back this time of year. It doesn t hurt the plant any, and it takes some of the burden off me later. Go ahead and get a jump on fall garden clean up, too.
Rake leaves into the compost pile, and pile loose mulch, such as pine needles, straw or leaves.
Placing supplemental mulch atop bare dirt makes a big improvement, too. Spice up your garden during this in-between season. Used under License. It was one of those perfect English autumnal days which occur more frequently in memory than in life.