Fall Gardening Articles

We’ve covered the best way to get your bulbs planted in autumn for a spring crop. Now we consider what to actually plant. Fortunately, there’s a technicolor display of gorgeous flowers to choose from. Plenty of fall bulbs like daffodils and tulips, of course, but also some other ideas you may not have considered–but always consider the zone where you’re planting. Crocuses and irises For example, look up the impressive Crocus sieberi.

Already anxious to see some new blooms? We know that feeling, so we’re already making our plans to put in our fall bulbs. We take a lot of comfort in knowing those little guys will spend the winter digging in with some new roots. They’ll just bide their time and emerge in spring–most likely to remind us that life is still worth living after we’ve made it through winter. The Farmer’s Almanac says it’s going to be a rough one.

See also: Before the first freeze Sometimes it’s hard to imagine months ahead what we want our spring garden and yard to look like. Yet, now is the time to start thinking about planting new bulbs for next spring. You must plant the spring-blooming bulbs several weeks before the first freeze. If you live in the south, in zone 9, you may even need to chill your bulbs for several weeks before planting.

Meeting the fertilizer needs of your fall blooming perennials doesn’t have to be a mystery. There is a right way to do it that will produce healthy, full blooms and keep your plants thriving all through the growing season. Since perennials grow from an established, hearty root system and remain in the ground all year long, their fertilizer requirements are different from annuals who must do all of their growing in one season.

Bloom blooms everywhere The fall foliage is such a beautiful sight, and the smell is even better. We always had flowers year-round, because my grandmother had such an amazing green thumb. Her love for flowers just seems to rub off on me. My favorites were always the flowers with the bright yellows and purple colors, but the smell of roses and honeysuckle always made me feel comforted. Here are seven flowers that will do well in the fall season.