Fall is supposed to be the season of slow, cozy growth—leaves turning golden, temperatures cooling, and gardeners finally catching a breath after a busy summer. Yet somehow, many plants don’t make it to winter. The culprit isn’t frost, pests, or drought—it’s over-fertilization, a sneaky habit that often masquerades as care. Gardeners think they’re helping, but a little too much of a “good thing” can turn nurturing into destruction.
Let’s dig into why over-fertilizing in fall is more dangerous than you might think and how to give your garden the gentle care it truly needs.
