9 Garden Tasks to Do Before the First Hard Freeze

Believe it or not, you can still plant spring-blooming bulbs, perennials, and shrubs after a freeze. That's because root systems are still growing, and it takes a while for the ground to freeze solid. Every year is different, but in general, you can plant as long as you expect there to be roughly six more weeks of good growing conditions to come (with daytime temperatures in the 40s to 60s). In warm climates, you can generally plant all through winter provided you don't have soggy soil.

However, other chores are best done before it gets too chilly. Freezing weather can damage some garden products, so if they need to be stored, now's the time to do so. For edibles and tender plants that can't take the cold, you absolutely must tend to them before the first freeze in fall or it's all over for these plants.

Ahead, here's what to do in your garden before the first hard freeze:

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