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How to Prepare Garden Beds for Fall Planting

September 22, 2025 • Watters Garden Center - Ken Lain

0:00 | 10:05

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center share how to prepare garden beds for fall planting. Fall gardening has begun, and it's time to ensure your garden bed soils are ready for planting. Learn how to prepare your soil for planting after summer crops have been harvested. Also, learn how to amend the soil in your raised beds and what you should do differently for your in-ground beds. Bonus: get a little info on pruning fruit trees and why you should wait until winter.

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