When harvesting is done, then it's time to use chemicals one more time before winter.
Using garden chemicals in the fall can serve specific purposes that contribute to the health and maintenance of your garden.
Here are a few reasons why garden chemicals might be used during this season.
Pest and Disease Control
Fall can be a critical time for pests and diseases to thrive as plants prepare for winter.
Using garden chemicals such as insecticides and fungicides can help control and prevent infestations that could damage your plants before the cold weather sets in.
Weed Management
Fall is also a time when certain weed species can flourish.
Using herbicides or weed killers can help manage these unwanted plants, preventing them from competing with your desirable garden plants for nutrients and water.
Preventing Overwintering Pests
Some pests lay eggs or establish themselves in your garden during the fall to overwinter and emerge stronger in the spring.
Using appropriate chemicals can disrupt their life cycle and reduce their numbers in the following growing season.
Disease Prevention
Certain diseases thrive in wet and humid conditions, which can occur in the fall.
Applying preventive fungicides can reduce the risk of fungal infections that could affect your plants' health.
Soil Amendments
Some garden chemicals can be used to adjust soil pH levels or provide essential nutrients that plants need.
Adding these amendments in the fall allows them to integrate into the soil over the winter months.
