Horticultural Article
Planting in the Fall
It’s hard to believe it’s already time to say this, but keep an eye out for Fall nursery sales.
This is an excellent time of year to not only plant spring bulbs, but to also plants and shrubs. The soil doesn’t freeze for many weeks yet and your plantings will have time to become established.
Spring-blooming bulbs will have time to set roots and gather energy into the bulb before going dormant for the winter. In the spring, your bulbs will be ready to send out the flowering stems to brighten your garden. A bulb fertilizer added to the hole will aid in root development. Be sure to plant at the correct depth for the bulb and know which way the bulb should be oriented in the ground.
Take advantage of Fall plant sales to find bargain shrubs and plants. Buy from a reputable nursery to be more assured of getting plants that have been maintained during the summer season. They won’t be the best looking because the season is beginning to wind down, but there is still plenty of time for the plants to become established and develop a root system that will give you a bigger plant in the Spring. Just be sure to water. Using a fertilizer designed for new plantings can be a benefit at any planting time.
Shrubs can also be planted during the Fall with the same considerations in mind. Be sure to keep shrubs watered at least weekly now and again in the Spring and following Summer to ensure a healthy root system. Enjoy your new plants!!
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