70 LONGISLANDPRESS.COM • SEPTEMBER 2018
BY TIMOTHY BOLGER
As the fall equinox arrives with the changing colors of tree leaves, many
gardeners trade their lawn mowers and hedge clippers for rakes and pumpkins,
but there is still much landscaping to be done.
Just as the early bird gets the worm, the fall gardener grows more luscious
plants and flowers than those that wait til spring to lay the groundwork for
their garden. The last summer blooms may have since been placed in vases
and the coming first frost — usually late October or early November on Long
Island — means it is time to harvest the final veggies. But the weather will still
be warm enough to do the outdoor work of preparing for next season — not
to mention simply soak up some more backyard time before winter returns.
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FALL INTO GARDENING Sowing the seeds of spring is best done in fall.
