Fall is a crucial time for gardeners.
This may be a little-known fact, but fall is the key planting time for abeautiful garden.
It’s also the key time to give your plants one last manicure before winter sets in.
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You actually have double the garden work during autumn.
Fall is also a good time to get new trees, shrubs, and perennials into the ground.
Here’s a handy list of what toplant in the fall.
Mums come in stunning shades of red, orange, yellow, white, pink, and lavender.
Plant them in fall beds or containers (including pumpkins!)
in full sun and be sure to keep them watered well.
For green interest, plant dusty miller and ornamental peppers, cabbage, and kale.
For container recipes and inspiration, explore ourfall container ideasto refresh your outdoor spaces.
The general rule of thumb is to plant fall vegetables from seed 90 days before the first frost.
In August, plant kale, collards, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and carrots.
“Many plants die from too little or too much water during the first few months after planting.”
What better way to welcome spring than with happy splashes of color in your garden beds and containers?
Your bulb selections should note their respective blooming times.
Bulbs prefer full sun or part shade, depending on the bulb.
Plant bulbs in well-draining soil, following depth and spacing guidelines.
For spacing,Clemson Cooperative Extension provides these guidelines: “Space bulbs in bed according to size.
Large bulbs should be 3 to 6 inches apart, small bulbs 1 to 2 inches.”
How to plant bulbs in containers
Create a delightful spring surprise by planting bulbs in containers.
