You might think that summer marks the end of all suitable conditions for planting. But that’s not the case. In fact, fall
is the ideal time for planting a wide variety of plants—especially trees, shrubs, and spring bulbs. Plus, maintaining an autumn garden doesn’t require much work, so you can focus on planting with peace of mind.
If you’d like to harvest vegetables before the year is out, then it’s a good idea to sow seeds for early radishes or even lettuce as early as September. If you want to bring forward your spring harvest, you can sow carrots or parsnips in October or November. Come spring, you’ll surely enjoy an early harvest of spring vegetables.
If there’s one thing autumn is perfect for, it’s onions and garlic. If you can find suitable garlic intended for planting, you should wait to plant it until cooler days. The best time is in November. If onions are planted in the fall, the spring harvest will have a big head start.
In months like September and October, you can sow spring bulbs that will adorn your garden in the spring. In the fall, it’s a good idea to plant daffodil or tulip bulbs. If you love roses, don’t forget to plant them as early as October.
Among the woody plants best suited for autumn planting are shrubs and trees. Thanks to autumn planting, they take root much better and, most importantly, deeper.
Ornamental trees and shrubs typically planted during the winter months include magnolias, cherry blossoms, and conifers. There are also fruit trees that are much better suited for planting in the fall, such as apple, pear, and even cherry trees. As we all know very well, the taste of fruit from the garden is much better and, above all, unmistakable.
You, too, should take advantage of the fact that fall is slowly but surely approaching again. You’ll have more time to spend in the garden. So start planting early. You’ll see for yourself that everyone will envy the beauty of your garden, which will begin to appear as early as the beginning of spring. You won’t regret it.
