When the fall air sharpens, leaves get crispy underfoot, and your garden quietly prepares for its long winter nap, things feel wonderful and special.
But while everything above ground is slowing down, what’s happening beneath the soil is far from sleepy. Roots are still active, still vulnerable, and still counting on you to give them the last big drink they need before winter clamps down. Most gardeners don’t realize how crucial this window is, and by the time they do, the damage is already done.
