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from Fine Gardening November/December 2005 (#106)



Putting Your Borders to Bed
By performing a few simple tasks, you can wrap up the season on a high note
by Jennifer Benner

As the season winds down, gardeners may feel that work to be done in the garden is also decreasing. But there is more to do at this time of year than rake leaves. Preparing your garden for the onset of winter pays real dividends when plants start growing again in spring. Associate editor Jennifer Benner takes us through important fall tasks that will lead to a healthier, more vigorous garden when growth resumes. More than a mere list of chores, this article offers the "why" in addition to the "what" so that readers can become better gardeners.

Photos: Steve Aitken

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From Fine Gardening #106, pp. 56-59
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