Fall is the new spring for planting
The garden seems to come alive again in the fall — especially after a long, hot summer!
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While difficult because they are so beautiful, removing blossoms and buds when planting flowering perennials in the fall allows the plant’s energy to establish roots instead of producing seeds.
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Fall is a great time to find perennial plants and flowers on sale. I found these Coneflowers at a big box home store for 50% off.
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Dividing perennials is an excellent way to manage plant size. This ‘Sum and Substance’ hosta is taking over the garden.
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Spring and summer blooming perennials, like peonies, Oriental poppies, and Shasta daisies, are good candidates for dividing in the fall.
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Some perennial flower seeds, like coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, and Lupins, need a cold period before germinating in the spring.
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To divide perennials, gently dig up the plant and carefully split it into pieces with a spade or sharp knife. Replant the smaller pieces or pot them up for sharing!
Photo by BECKIE WILLIAMS
Candace Godwin
To divide perennials, gently dig up the plant and carefully split it into pieces with a spade or sharp knife. Replant the smaller pieces or pot them up for sharing!
Photo by BECKIE WILLIAMS
Fall is one of my favorite times in the garden. With cooler temperatures prevailing, the garden seems to come alive again.
Did you know that fall is also an excellent time for planting — especially perennials, trees and shrubs? While spring gets most of the gardening glory and much planting occurs, fall outshines when planting perennials (plants that grow back each year).
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