Zone 3 Garden Checklist — October
Very short season — every week counts; start indoors early.
Your zone 3 · October to-do list: Plan & order; Protect & maintain.
This month in zone 3
1. Plan & order
Start seeds indoors, order seed catalogs, plan bed layouts, and test/amend soil. It's the quiet season — use it to plan.
2. Protect & maintain
Mulch perennial beds, protect tender plants from frost, prune dormant trees, and clean/repair tools.
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My ZIP's Oct checklist
Tasks are general guidance from USDA & university extension seasonal checklists. Confirm with your county extension office and local forecast.