In a garden bed that was turned over in the fall, you can expect a bountiful harvest of vegetables the following year.
This soil preparation, combined with the addition of organic fertilizers, creates conditions for moisture retention. The fertilizers break down into substances that are easily absorbed by plants. Additionally, this type of bed may not even need to be tilled again in the spring. However, in flood-prone and clay soils, spring tilling is essential.
You also need to prepare the soil for beds of carrots, garlic, onions, and parsley. It’s almost time to sow.
Winter is just around the corner, and the cold weather with frosts won’t be far behind. It’s important to take care of those plants that need protection from the cold during winter, especially grapes. Among the many varieties, some do not require covering. Unfortunately, the best varieties for the conditions in Ukraine do need protection. The vines should be removed from their supports, and significant pruning should be done—removing a considerable amount of fruit-bearing vines while leaving 3-4 spare vines per bush. Then, the vines are bent down and securely covered with soil.
It’s also time to pay attention to your flower beds. Now is the moment to dig up gladiolus and canna bulbs. This should be done in dry weather. Use a fork instead of a spade to minimize damage to the bulbs and rhizomes. They should be dried (only in the shade) before being transferred to storage.
As stable cold weather sets in, cover the rose bushes by bending and pinning them to the ground. Cover them with soil or peat mixed with sand, and then pile fallen leaves on top.
The vines of clematis, tecomas, and honeysuckle should be removed from their supports, coiled into rings, and pinned to the ground. The bases of the bushes should be covered with peat or sand, while the vines are covered with thin branches and fallen leaves.
Now that you’ve tackled these urgent tasks, you can relax and wait for spring.