Prepping Your Fall Garden

As summer winds down in Houston, the cooler mornings and softer evenings remind us that fall is just around the corner. For landscapers and homeowners alike, this season is the best time to prepare flower beds for lasting health and vibrant color next spring. The soil is still warm, roots are actively growing, and with the right care, your garden can thrive all through the changing seasons.

We believe in working with nature, not against it. That’s why we use MicroLife Organic Fertilizers, a local Houston brand that offers safe, effective, and truly organic solutions for building soil health and supporting strong, resilient plants.

Your Fall Garden Checklist

Here’s how we get Houston flower beds ready for the season:

1. Clean up the beds :  Remove weeds, tired plants, and debris.

2. Feed the soil :  Spread MicroLife Ultimate over the beds and lightly work it into the topsoil.

3. Boost the roots: Add Bio Inoculant around the base of flowers and shrubs.

4. Mulch for protection: Lay down a 2-inch layer of organic mulch to hold in moisture and regulate soil temperature.

5. Keep blooms shining: Every few weeks, spray or water in Maximum Blooms for continued color and plant strength.

6. Water wisely: With fall rains, keep an eye on moisture and avoid overwatering.

7. Plan ahead: Take notes on which plants thrived this year so you can expand or adjust next spring.

   
   
   
   

The Bottom Line

Fall is Houston’s golden season for building healthy landscapes. By focusing on soil health now, you’re setting the stage for stronger, more colorful gardens in the months ahead. With MicroLife Organic Fertilizer, you’ll have the tools to create flower beds that are not just beautiful, but resilient and sustainable.

At The Rice Organization, Inc., we’re proud to care for gardens the organic way, keeping them safe for kids, pets, and pollinators,while making sure they look their absolute best.