{"id":5444,"date":"2022-12-04T02:19:53","date_gmt":"2022-12-04T07:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/?p=5444"},"modified":"2022-12-04T22:06:42","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T03:06:42","slug":"10-reasons-why-fall-is-the-perfect-time-for-planting-your-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/04\/10-reasons-why-fall-is-the-perfect-time-for-planting-your-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons Why Fall Is the Perfect Time for Planting Your Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Move over spring! Autumn is the best season for getting new perennials, trees, and more in 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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Fall garden chores often involve getting your garden ready for winter and\u00a0raking up fallen leaves<\/a>. But you’ll miss a perfect planting opportunity if you’re only focused on leaf-removal. Cool temperatures, along with several other benefits, make autumn an ideal time to add new plants to your landscape,\u00a0divide overgrown perennials<\/a>, and in some regions, plant a\u00a0veggie garden for fall and winter harvest<\/a>. Plus, all those fallen leaves make excellent mulch for all your newly planted trees, shrubs, perennials, and bulbs. Look at the season in a fresh way with these top 10 reasons to plant in fall, then exchange that rake for a shovel and start digging.<\/p>

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1. Moderate Weather<\/span><\/h2>

Warm, not hot, days coupled with cool nights are the perfect forecast for\u00a0establishing new plants<\/a>. Spring can suddenly turn hot and dry, which often spells doom for fragile new plants. Fall weather, on the other hand, is generally more settled and more likely to stay on the cool, rainy side.<\/p>

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2. Fewer Pests<\/span><\/h2>

From hungry insects to plant diseases, fall is usually quiet on the pest-patrol front. Many\u00a0common garden pests<\/a>\u00a0complete their above-ground life cycle in late summer, creating fewer problems for fall plantings.<\/p>

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3. Fewer Chores, More Time<\/span><\/h2>

Yes, there are leaves to rake and container gardens to empty for winter. But, unlike spring, which often has a mile-long to-do list (think lawn care, potting, seeding, soil prep, etc.),\u00a0fall tends to have a much shorter chore list<\/a>\u00a0as plants start winding down for the winter. With more time available, planting, transplanting, and caring for new plants in fall is easier.<\/p>

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More time on your hands will improve survival rates, too. You’re more likely to\u00a0remember to water<\/a>\u00a0that newly-planted perennial or shrub in fall than you are in spring when you’re simultaneously watering new container plantings, veggies, and annual flower beds.<\/p>

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4. Deals on New Plants<\/span><\/h2>

Garden centers and box stores often discount plants at the end of the growing season. Deep discounts could allow you to\u00a0purchase twice as many plants<\/a>\u00a0in fall as you could with the same dollars in spring.<\/p>

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5. Long Growing Period<\/span><\/h2>

Fall planting gives perennials, trees, and shrubs<\/a>\u00a0several weeks of growing time before plants go dormant in winter. When above-ground stems and branches stop growing, know that the root system continues to expand. Roots are capable of growing in soil temperature as low as 45\u00b0F.\u00a0Water is essential for continued growth<\/a>; water plants deeply every couple of weeks until the ground freezes. Fall-planted trees, shrubs, and perennials are usually well-established by the heat of summer the following year.<\/p>

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6. More Time in Your Spring Garden<\/span><\/h2>

The more\u00a0spring garden tasks<\/a>\u00a0you complete in fall, the more time you’ll have to spend in the garden next spring. A few perennials divided in fall, along with a\u00a0newly-planted shrub or tree<\/a>, will give you more time for tackling other projects next spring.<\/p>

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7. Plant-Ahead Spring Colors<\/span><\/h2>

Tulips<\/a>,\u00a0daffodils<\/a>,\u00a0crocus<\/a>, and all kinds of\u00a0other small spring-blooming bulbs<\/a>\u00a0need to be planted in fall before the ground freezes. Plan for weeks of colorful bouquets by planting bulbs that bloom in early, mid-, and late spring.\u00a0Plant bulbs as soon as the soil begins to cool<\/a>, usually in late September.<\/p>

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8. Extended Harvest<\/span><\/h2>

Cool-season crops thrive in the crisp days of autumn, and even winter in some regions.\u00a0Broccoli<\/a>,\u00a0cauliflower<\/a>,\u00a0carrots<\/a>,\u00a0peas<\/a>,\u00a0radishes<\/a>,\u00a0spinach<\/a>, and\u00a0lettuces<\/a>\u00a0all grow well in autumn. In cool regions, plant these crops by early September and\u00a0provide frost protection<\/a>\u00a0when the temperatures dip.<\/p>

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9. Easy Seed Starting<\/span><\/h2>

Warm soil temperatures combined with adequate moisture in fall makes for fast seed germination. That’s why fall is the best time to seed a new lawn, fill bare patches in an existing lawn, and even sow a meadow planting.<\/p>

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10. Better Recovery for Divided Perennials<\/span><\/h2>

Most perennials take\u00a0dividing<\/a>\u00a0and replanting in fall with ease. Both the soil temperature and weather in fall promote good root growth as plants get established in their new planting spot. Ensure success by watering perennials deeply after transplanting and every couple of weeks until the ground freezes. Top transplants with a 6-inch\u00a0layer of leaf mulch<\/a>\u00a0for added winter protection.<\/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":"

Move over spring! Autumn is the best season for getting new perennials, trees, and more in the ground. Fall garden chores often involve getting your garden ready for winter and raking up fallen leaves. But you’ll miss a perfect planting opportunity if you’re only focused on leaf-removal. Cool temperatures, along with several other benefits, make autumn an ideal time to add new plants to your landscape, divide overgrown perennials, and in some regions, plant a veggie garden for fall and winter harvest. Plus, all those fallen leaves make excellent mulch for all your newly planted trees, shrubs, perennials, and bulbs. Look at the season in a fresh way with these top 10 reasons to plant in fall, then exchange that rake for a shovel and start digging. 1. Moderate Weather Warm, not hot, days coupled with cool nights are the perfect forecast for establishing new plants. Spring can suddenly turn hot and dry, which…<\/p>\n

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