Fall planting season is coming up. Spring is often when folks think of planting, but for many plants, such as most grasses, trees, shrubs, and perennials, fall is actually the best time to plant. This gives plants time to develop a much better root system before facing the heat and drought of summer. The weather is more moderate in the fall, yet the soil is still warm. This is ideal for roots to grow without the demands of summer weather. Then in the spring, the plant gets another moderate season for growth before the summer heat. Anything planted in the spring gets only one season, with cooler soil, to get established.
Basically, the ideal time for most fall planting is roughly 6 weeks before first hard frost. Look up the average first frost date for your area at this website.
Mulch well to help conserve soil moisture and help keep soil temperatures moderate, but don't allow mulch to pile up right against the trunk or crown of the plant.
Fall is the only time to plant spring-flowering bulbs like tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, scilla, crocus and so on. To plant flowering bulbs, wait until soil temperature are 60 degrees F or less.
Enjoy the great fall weather, and get a head start on next year's garden at the same time.
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