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Fall

bunch of carrots

Just because the weather’s turning cooler doesn’t mean you have to stop gardening! Here in Western North Carolina, our mild climate gives us plenty of options for growing vegetables in fall. Here are some veggies that thrive in autumn. (Note that all of these can or should be grown in full sunlight):

sod covering part of lawn


Sod is made up of grass and a small part of soil held together by the root system or a biodegradable material. While sod costs more than grass seed, making the investment will provide many benefits for your lawn and property, including erosion prevention, less irrigation, and flood reduction. Sod also gives you an “instant lawn” — no waiting for seed to grow! — and adds to the value of your property by giving it a high-end, lush look.

The best time to lay sod in WNC is spring and early fall, when temperatures are cooler and there’s more rain to help sod take root quickly. But laying it takes a bit of prep work, and you’ll need to properly maintain it afterward. Follow these steps for healthy, happy sod.

Do leaves really need to be removed? Short answer…YES! Leaves can block out the sun while keeping moisture in. This can cause mold, fungus and disease. On the flip side they can keep water from getting in, which is also undesirable because it blocks nutrients from getting to the root system of the lawn

The best time to overseed a lawn or repair thin and bare areas is fall. The cool nights and mild, shorter days provide the ideal conditions for seed germination. Seed is better able to retain moisture in these conditions, and seedlings will thrive without the extreme heat that occurs in the summer months.

Compacted soil prevents grass from establishing a healthy root system and keeps nutrients and water from reaching the roots.