Labor Day is all about celebrating work by not doing any! Take this day off to give yourself a break from your hard work because you deserve this national day of leisure. After all, work is where and how we spend most of our time.

This is the day for relaxation. And what's more relaxing than spending time in the garden? As summer comes to an end, you might think that there's no time left for gardening. However, now is the perfect time to prepare your garden for the fall! Fall gardening is way more chill. 

Planting post-Labor Day can lead to a big harvest in many areas! Need tips? We've got you covered.

Harvest Time: 

Time to cash in on your garden efforts and pluck those veggies! This time of year, your beans, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumber, melons, and winter squash should be ripe for the picking. 

Make your daily rounds in the garden to harvest your bounty. 

Separate Perennials:

Do you see a hole or dead area in the center of your perennials? This is a sign it is time to divide them, as are poor flowering and pale colors. 

For most varieties of perennials, it is best to divide them every few years. For the divisions to become well established, it is important to divide the flowers well before the winter, once they have stopped flowering. 

Don't forget to collect seed pods and store them for next year!

Fertilize Lawns: 

The weather conditions going into the fall are ideal for grass growth, especially at the root level. That means it's the perfect time to seed bare batches in your lawn and spread fertilizer. 

Our Char Bliss is ideal for keeping your lawn lush and green.

Plant Cold Season Crops:

"Second summer" is here! The temperatures are cooling off and becoming easier on not only the plants but the gardeners as well. The soil is still warm, allowing for quick root growth, and pests and diseases become less prevalent. 

There's just enough time before the frost sets in for another harvest. We suggest planting hardy plants that are quick to mature. Some great options include arugula, broccoli, kale, leaf lettuce, mustard greens, radishes, Swiss chard, or turnips.

Cover Crops:

Plant a winter cover crop in the garden as areas become vacant. Cover crops are like nature's blanket for your dirt, preventing erosion and feeding the soil for spring growth.

Rye, clovers, and winter peas are a few great options!

We hope this gave you some gardening inspiration this Labor Day weekend.

With summer’s end, it’s time to reap the rewards of your hard work by harvesting your crops, dividing perennials, and giving your lawn a nutrient boost. The cooler weather makes gardening more enjoyable and it’s the perfect time to plant cold-season crops for a late harvest.

By taking these steps, you’ll ensure your garden is ready to thrive in the coming months. Happy gardening!