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Planning a fall garden starts now. Learn which vegetables, berries, grapevines, and flowering bulbs to plant in September, plus the soil and drainage tips that help them thrive.
In this episode of Gardening with Daddy Pete's, Melvin and Jay York cover practical fall gardening advice for the Piedmont and Southeast, including:
* Cold-weather crops such as beets, carrots, onions, radishes, lettuce, spinach, Brussels sprouts, and garlic
* The best time to plant blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, grapevines, muscadines, and scuppernongs
* Differences between rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberries
* Why blueberries need acidic, well-drained soil and more than one variety for pollination
* How to prepare planting beds with Daddy Pete's Plant Pleaser® Planting Mix
* Using Permatil to improve drainage, provide aeration, and help deter vole activity around bulbs
* Proper planting depth for irises, crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, and other fall-planted bulbs
* The right soil level for strawberry crowns and spacing for runners
* Blackberry, raspberry, strawberry, and grape varieties suited to the Southeast
* Ways to use local extension offices and independent garden centers for regional planting advice
The episode also covers pollinator-friendly gardening, companion planting, choosing the right location for each plant, and preparing beds before purchasing new plants. Whether you're adding a few berry bushes, expanding a raised bed, or planning spring flowers, these tips will help you make better planting decisions this fall.
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