MACON, Ga. — As we continue our 13WMAZ Backyard Garden series, we're talking about what's good in your garden during the fall.
Fall is less than a month away and while many of us enjoy the cooler, crisp, and drier days, not all plants in our garden from spring and summer are able to withstand the change in the weather.
We spoke in a previous segment about how plants, such as sunflowers, use the sun and its heat for food. Well, in fall, that heat and sunlight gets less and less.
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The first official day of fall is September 22. In the meteorology world we call that the fall equinox -- it's when we have equal parts day and night.
Beyond the equinox, the days get shorter and our average temperatures become cooler. While some plants are tough enough to survive the cooler temperatures, not all are.
If you are looking to get your garden ready for the new season, there are some plants that won't fail you this fall.
Spinach and kale are a great option for you leafy green lovers.
Beets and turnips are a great go-to because -- while you start them in the warmer late summer/early fall months -- they mature in cooler soil.
There is even the option to get an extra early start on next year's spring garden. Tulip and daffodil bulbs benefit from cooler temperatures, just like peaches do with chill hours, so you can plant some of those now to get them ready for next year.