I Worked Year-Round as a Horticulturist, and These 7 Late Fall Garden Jobs Are Ones You Should Never Skip – Trust Me, Your Plants Will Thank You for It

A fall garden with warm seasonal hues around a stone patio with a table and chairs.

It might not be time yet for a gardener to rest on their laurels. In milder climates of US hardiness zones 7-9, the grip of winter may not have fully hit, and that means it is time for a late spurt of gardening action. So, here are seven late fall garden jobs you shouldn’t skip to get your yard ready for winter.

Before the worst of the winter weather arrives, there may be time for some pruning, planting, and mulching, as well as collecting leaves and getting all your plants adequately protected ahead of the frost.