Top 5 Reasons to Plant in Fall

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Top 5 Reasons to Plant in Fall! Pictured: Gardener holding a trowel, planting a baby shrub

We often think of spring as the ideal time to plant, and in many cases it is. However, autumn provides a second — and sometimes better — opportunity to get trees, shrubs, and perennials in the ground. Here's why:

1. Air temperatures are cooling, which placing less stress on plants compared to summer's extreme heat. 2. Even as air cools, soil stays warm, providing ideal conditions for optimal root growth. 3. In many regions, autumn brings rainy weather, keeping plant roots moist. 4. Because top growth is slowing and entering its dormant phase, plants can direct their energy to robust root growth. 5. Spring is a busy time for gardeners! Fall offers more time to research plant options, select varieties, and get plants in the ground.

Tips for Successful Fall Planting: · Aim to get plants in the ground at least six weeks before the ground freezes. In all but the coldest regions, you can plant up until early November. · Apply a 2-3" layer of organic mulch (e.g. shredded leaves, pine straw, or bark chips) around plants, keeping it several inches from the stems or trunk. This conserves moisture and helps prevent winter freeze-thaw cycles that can stress plants. · Water plants as needed to keep the soil moist to the depth of the root ball, continuing to water until the ground freezes. · Be patient. You won't see much, if any, growth in fall, and growth may be somewhat slow to start in spring compared to more established plants.

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