Crisp, cool temperatures and colorful changing leaves mark the entrance to the fall season. Just because the weather changes doesn’t mean it is time to head inside and hibernate until spring returns. Instead, get your backyard ready for festivities. Football tailgating, Halloween parties, and jovial bonfires are just a few of the many great ways to continue to use your backyard during the fall.

Backyard Makeovers Lead to Outdoor Fall Parties

Backyard Prep

Cleanup

Honestly, most yard could do with a sprucing up after summer ends. Branches, sticks, and leaves pile up. Set aside a few hours one day to knock out a quick clean up. Begin by collecting any branches that can e stacked and used for firewood. Next, rake and bag up leaves then, once cleared, mow if needed. Another way to handle all of the dead leaves in the yard that never seems to end is to burn them in a fire pit. … READ MORE

Home Gardening TipsIn these days, property gardening gains rising reputation. Some edibles tolerate partial shade, which ranges from four to six hours, but the plants normally grow smaller sized, render smaller create, and are much less productive. When planting in shady places, you may want to improve the quantity of plants you grow to get the desired yield. On the other hand, that may possibly be a worthwhile tradeoff for the reason that fewer weeds grow in shade.

After you assess environmental factors, such as growing zone and soil, it’s time to focus on your planting strategy. You can stock your garden using seeds, seed pods, or starter plants. Your choices influence your expenses, workload, and crop selection.

The U.S. is divided into planting zones that show which plants are probably to thrive in each area. Use the USDA ZIP Code search tool to identify your zone, or look for a zone … READ MORE