{"id":5417,"date":"2022-11-30T02:00:18","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T07:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/?p=5417"},"modified":"2022-11-29T23:01:55","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T04:01:55","slug":"heres-what-to-plant-in-the-fall-for-the-prettiest-spring-yard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/30\/heres-what-to-plant-in-the-fall-for-the-prettiest-spring-yard\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s What to Plant in the Fall for the Prettiest Spring Yard"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Give yourself a jumpstart on spring with these fall plantings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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After a steamy summer, autumn’s cooler air temperatures are easier on both plants and gardeners, but the soil is still warm enough to allow roots to grow until the ground freezes. Fall showers are generally plentiful, but it’s\u00a0easy to deeply water plants<\/a>\u00a0if it doesn’t rain at least an inch per week. Pests and disease problems also fade away in the fall. Plus, the late season is often bargain time at garden centers that are trying to sell the last of their inventory before winter. Look for deals on spring-blooming bulbs, perennials, trees, and shrubs, which can all be planted in the fall, up until\u00a0your area gets hit with a hard frost<\/a>. And don’t forget your lawn; cool-season turfgrass can be seeded this time of year, too. Get these plants in the ground in fall, and they’ll reward you with gorgeous color in spring.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Spring Bulbs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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All spring-blooming bulbs such as\u00a0tulips<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0hyacinths<\/a>\u00a0need a period of cold to bloom, which is why they need to be\u00a0planted in fall<\/a>\u00a0even though you won’t be able to enjoy them until the following spring. Many bulbs come in a wide assortment of varieties, so you can choose colors, heights, and bloom times that work best in your garden. If deer or other critters frequent your yard,\u00a0plant bulbs they don’t like to nibble<\/a>, such as daffodils,\u00a0grape hyacinths<\/a>, and\u00a0alliums<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Pansies and Violas<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Fall is the good time to plant\u00a0pansies<\/a>\u00a0and their smaller cousins violas because the still-warm soil temperatures give their roots time to grow enough to survive the winter. Plus, by planting them in fall,\u00a0you’ll get two seasons of enjoyment<\/a>\u00a0out of these cool-season favorites because they’ll often start blooming again when weather warms up in spring. If you live where the ground freezes, look for more cold hardy varieties. To help them overwinter,\u00a0add a thick layer of mulch around them<\/a>\u00a0once your soil is frozen; this insulates them from alternate freezing and thawing cycles that can heave these small plants out of the ground.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3. Turf Grass<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Fall is the best time to\u00a0establish new turf grass<\/a>, either by seeding or laying down fresh sod. When creating a brand new lawn, seeding is usually the cheaper and easier DIY option, but sod will give more immediate results. If you’d just like to\u00a0repair a patchy or sparse lawn<\/a>, first rake the spots to expose soil, sprinkle grass seeds wherever you want them to grow, then cover lightly with compost or straw. Keep the new grass well-watered until freezing temperatures arrive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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4. Trees and Shrubs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Once the weather cools off after summer but the soil is still warm enough for root development, it’s the perfect time to\u00a0plant trees and shrubs<\/a>. Before digging,\u00a0check with your local utility companies<\/a>\u00a0to locate any underground lines. Always plant trees and shrubs at their natural soil lines.\u00a0Keep newly planted trees or shrubs well-watered<\/a>\u00a0until the ground freezes so they get a good start before going into full dormancy during winter.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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5. Perennials<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When you’re looking to add to your collection of perennials, autumn is one of the best times to do it. You can also\u00a0divide and replant existing perennials<\/a>\u00a0such as\u00a0hostas<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0astilbe<\/a>\u00a0in your garden. Keep any\u00a0fall-planted perennials<\/a>\u00a0well-watered until the ground freezes to encourage them to grow new, healthy roots before they go dormant for the winter. Protect them from frost heaving with a\u00a0blanket of shredded leaves or other mulch<\/a>, layered about 3 inches thick around them. When spring rolls around, they’ll be ready to fill out your garden beds with fresh foliage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Give yourself a jumpstart on spring with these fall plantings. After a steamy summer, autumn’s cooler air temperatures are easier on both plants and gardeners, but the soil is still warm enough to allow roots to grow until the ground freezes. Fall showers are generally plentiful, but it’s easy to deeply water plants if it doesn’t rain at least an inch per week. Pests and disease problems also fade away in the fall. Plus, the late season is often bargain time at garden centers that are trying to sell the last of their inventory before winter. Look for deals on spring-blooming bulbs, perennials, trees, and shrubs, which can all be planted in the fall, up until your area gets hit with a hard frost. And don’t forget your lawn; cool-season turfgrass can be seeded this time of year, too. Get these plants in the ground in fall, and they’ll reward you with gorgeous…<\/p>\n

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