What to plant in the fall:

Most of us that think of planting in the fall, only think of planting spring flowering bulbs. But the truth is, it is a great time to plant perennials, trees, shrubs and

Why?

Fall is an ideal time for planting for the following reasons:

• In cooler temperatures, plants don’t need as much water and have less stress from transplanting. (Cooler temps are also easier on the gardener!)
• In the fall, soils tend to be just the right temperature which makes the roots more comfortable.
• In the fall, plants begin to go dormant. It’s during the fall that roots get a chance to absorb all of the nutrients without needing to distribute them to the leaves and blooms.

You can plant most plants through mid-October. This will allow roots another two months to get established before winter. Established plants also have a better chance of making it through the heat of the next summer.