Now is the best time to plan your warm-weather garden.
But not every plant will thrive if planted this time of year.
“Once spring hits, established plants will take on new growth.”
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Just be very mindful of the timing for planting evergreen trees or bare-root bushes like roses.
Flowering Perennials
For spring-flowering plants, fall planting is ideal.
“This can delay the amount of work they are putting to the roots until the hotter months.
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thebulbs you want in springtimeincluding tulips, irises, daffodils, and more.
But hydrangeas, lilacs, and some flowering trees are also best planted now.
Tulips
Tulips come in an array of varieties and colors to create a showy display each spring.
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Squirrels and chipmunks find many types of bulbs (particularly tulips and crocuses) delicious.
Daffodils
The quintessential spring bulb should be planted in the fall for the following spring.
see to it you choose a variety that thrives in yourlocal growing zone.
Daffodils are associated with luck and unrequited love.Photo Credit: Nicolette Wells/Moment/Getty Images
You’ll find dogwoods in a variety of flowering colors, including pink, white, and yellow.
The bottom line: You may have a better shot at having blossoms (and fruit) sooner.
Plant shrubs well before the first frost so they have time to acclimate before the weather gets rough.
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They should be planted in fall to ensure blooms next spring.
you’re free to find wildflower mixes at many gardening stores in the fall.
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