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. Late Fall late October - November 1. Watering Dehydration is a bigger problem in New Mexico than winter cold when it comes to plant survival over the w