Ah, fall—the season of cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, and the great gardening slowdown. Or so they say. For generations, gardeners have passed down all sorts of “rules” about what you should and shouldn’t do once the leaves start to drop. Some are rooted in truth, but others are, well… a bit outdated.
Today, we’re pulling on our gloves, grabbing our spades, and digging up the truth behind five of the most persistent fall gardening myths that just won’t die. Prepare to be surprised—because fall might just be your garden’s secret superpower season.
