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DR. DIANE RELF
Extension Consumer Horticulturist
By now most Virginia gardeners have wrapped up the gardening season. With a little extra care now, gardening can be easier and more rewarding in future seasons. Yard and garden clean up at this time is important to prevent pest problems in the coming year.
Remove Crop Debris
Remove all crop debris from the garden. Dead plants provide winter hiding places for insects and diseases which can cause problems the following spring. Either till debris into the garden or put it on the compost heap. Plant material that is diseased should be disposed of or properly composted in a compost pile in which the temperature is high enough to kill disease organisms.
Fall plowing or tilling can beneift the garden in several ways. Besides mixing in organic matter to improve soil structure and fertility, it can also disrupt the life cycle of many insect pests, exposing larvae and pupae to killing winter cold.
If a soil test indicates the need to apply lime or sulfur to alter pH, ap
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