Fall is Here and It's Time to be Out in the Garden Fall officially starts Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Fall is a magical time in the garden when plants naturally put their energy to grow many new roots as the season moves into winter. Now is the time to feed the soil and thicken up the mulch layer around your plants. And the mild weather is perfect for finishing all our gardening "to do" list and tuck in our gardens for winter. Early Fall September-mid-October 1. Watering - S

This September it is extremely dry in northern NM. The angle of the sun in the sky this month seems to magnify its heat and intensity. So it’s essential to water this season’s transplanted perennials, shrubs and trees regularly and deeply. Two to three times per week so moisten the soil down about 12”. Be sure to replenish the mulch around the base of your plants. A 1 to 2” thick layer of mulch is optimum and keeps the soil cooler and moister. Replenish the mulch under establ