Fall weather has arrived, and the Oregon State University Extension Service October garden calendar can tell you where your garden needs attention at this time of year.
There’s a lot of maintenance and cleanup you can do to prepare for winter. Additionally, it’s a great time to plant ground covers, trees and shrubs.
It’s also an important time for pest management, but Extension encourages sustainable practices, which means preventing pests rather than reacting to them. It is best not to treat for a problem unless it has actually been identified in your garden.
You can get the plants, trees, groundcovers and supplies you need from your local garden center — we have a statewide list. Come with questions, and they can give you the advice you need.