Fall Planting
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Fall Planting
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Summary:
Planting trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, and cool-weather grasses like Fescue in the fall can lead to impressive results in the spring.
Keywords:
fall planting, gardening, garden plants, landscaping, planting, plant selection
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Article Body:
Many people view fall as a time to wind down garden activities and prepare for winter. However, it's actually an excellent opportunity to plant new landscaping elements. Planting trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, and cool-weather grasses such as Fescue during the fall can be incredibly beneficial.
Why Fall Planting Works
Newly planted trees and plants can establish their roots even in temperatures as low as 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Because these roots don’t need to support leaf growth during this time, they can focus all their energy on becoming established. When spring arrives, these well-rooted plants burst forth energetically, ready for vigorous top growth.
The Advantage of Warm Soil
During the fall, the soil retains warmth from the summer, which encourages robust root development. In contrast, spring soil remains cool from winter, delaying root establishment. Even if you start seeds indoors and transplant them outside as temperatures rise, they won’t have the same head start as fall-planted specimens.
Timing Your Fall Planting
The fall season officially starts with the equinox in late September, but the best planting time varies by region. Aim for about six weeks before your area's first hard frost so that roots can establish before winter. You can find average frost dates at sites like [The Old Farmer's Almanac](http://www.almanac.com/garden/frostus.php).
Adding Autumn Color
Fall isn’t just about putting your garden to rest; it’s also an opportunity to rejuvenate it. Replace fading summer annuals and perennials with vibrant autumn bloomers like pansies, chrysanthemums, and ornamental cabbage and kale. This is also the ideal time to plant spring-flowering bulbs and divide existing perennials.
Embrace fall as a key planting season, and you'll enjoy a garden that's resilient and ready to thrive when spring arrives.
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