Autumn Is the Perfect Time to Plant
When most people think of gardening, they picture spring blooms and summer harvests, but fall is actually one of the best times to plant perennials, trees, shrubs, and cool-weather annuals. With warm soil and crisp air, your plants will have an easier time establishing strong roots—setting the stage for a thriving garden come spring.
Perennials, evergreens, and many cool-weather annuals do exceptionally well in the fall. Yet many homeowners assume the planting season ends after summer. The truth is, you don’t have to settle for a “dead” landscape. With the right plant choices and a little prep, your landscape can stay lively long after the first frost.
Mix it Up: A bed full of pansies is beautiful, but mixing in other plants creates a more vibrant, textured look.
- Ornamental grasses like Juncus Grass for long-lasting green, Pink Muhly Grass for striking color, or Mexican Feather Grass for a soft, natural feel.
- Cabbage, Kale, Mustard and Chard all bring a leafy element to your flower bed. Pick one to get a uniform look or use multiple types and colors for a more natural feel in your landscape. Plus, they add varying heights to amplify the natural tone.
- Pansies and violas are the color-powerhouses of the cold season. They are the key to making your yard lively in the dead of winter. Tons of color options make it easy to create a scheme for your landscape admirers. Every color from white to black and pink to blue, plus you can mix colors up for the maximum eye-catching show.
Combining these plants gives you both structure and color, keeping your beds visually interesting through the cold months.
Simple Tips for Fall Plant Success
- Choose cold-tolerant plants. We only carry plants we know will survive the season.
- Water before a freeze. It may sound odd, but moist soil insulates roots better than dry soil. Maintain even moisture, soil should be moist—not soggy or dry—around plant roots.
- Add a layer of mulch. Mulch protects roots and helps retain moisture.
If you’re tired of dull fall and winter flower beds, this is the year to try something new. Check out our fall color sheet for the latest plant options. We’re always excited to share customer stories and new ideas—subscribe to our emails to stay updated all season long.
Fall and winter aren’t the end of the gardening season—they’re a fresh opportunity to FALL in love with your landscape all over again.
