It’s now officially winter, and if you haven’t yet done your fall garden clean up, now’s the time. Spending a little time now removing plant material that can harbor pests and disease, you can reduce the potential for them in your garden next spring.
- Remove all diseased or pest infested plants, weeds, and dying plant parts.
- Dispose of the disease infested plant trimmings immediately; don’t add them to your compost pile.
- Remove weeds to prevent their spread.
- Remove other debris around the garden to prevent overwintering sites for insect pests.
- Clean garden tools and equipment used in other areas to avoid introducing pathogens, nematodes, or weeds.